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California's Central Coast · Since 2007

Your kidneys deserveexpert, compassionate care.

Nephrology, infusions, and CKD management close to home — from a team who knows you by name and takes the time to explain everything in language that makes sense.

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“Three years in and I've never felt rushed.”

— Margaret R., patient since 2022

4.9★
Patient rating
From 2,400+ reviews
  • 15,000+
    Patients cared for
  • 5
    California locations
  • 18+
    Years serving the coast
  • 4.9★
    Average patient rating

What we do

Comprehensive kidney care, all in one place

From early CKD planning to dialysis, infusions, and transplant — we coordinate your full kidney journey so you don't have to.

  • Nephrology Consultations

    Comprehensive kidney evaluations with board-certified nephrologists who take the time to listen, explain, and plan care together with you.

  • Dialysis Options & Coordination

    Guidance through in-center hemodialysis, home hemodialysis, and peritoneal dialysis so you can choose what fits your life best.

  • Infusion Center

    On-site infusions for iron, IVIG, biologics, and supportive therapies in private suites with experienced infusion nurses.

  • CKD Management

    Slow progression and protect kidney function with personalized plans covering blood pressure, diabetes, diet, and medications.

  • Transplant Coordination

    Pre-transplant evaluation, referral to UCSF and Stanford programs, and lifelong post-transplant follow-up close to home.

  • Renal Nutritional Counseling

    One-on-one sessions with a registered renal dietitian to build meals that protect your kidneys without giving up the foods you love.

Meet the team

Doctors, nurses, and dietitians who know you by name

A small, experienced team — most of whom have been here a decade or more — that practices the kind of medicine they'd want for their own families.

  • Dr. Anjali Mehta, MD

    Medical Director, Nephrologist

    Board-certified Nephrology · Internal Medicine

    Anjali grew up in Salinas and returned home after fellowship at UCSF. She founded the practice in 2007 with a simple belief: people facing kidney disease deserve unhurried, plain-language care. Outside clinic she gardens, badly, and runs the Watsonville food bank board.

  • Dr. Marcus Chen, DO

    Nephrologist

    Transplant nephrology · Stanford trained

    Marcus leads our transplant coordination program and has guided more than 400 patients through evaluation, listing, and post-transplant care. He's known for drawing diagrams on exam-room paper until things make sense.

  • Dr. Sofía Ramírez, MD

    Nephrologist · Hypertension Specialist

    Bilingual (English/Spanish) · ABIM Hypertension

    Sofía focuses on resistant hypertension and CKD in younger adults. She runs our Spanish-language education group on second Saturdays and believes most blood-pressure problems are solved at the kitchen table, not the pharmacy.

  • Dr. James O'Donnell, MD

    Nephrologist · Dialysis Lead

    Home dialysis · Critical care nephrology

    James oversees our home dialysis program and was a critical care attending for fifteen years before joining CRC. He's a quiet champion of home therapies and will happily spend an hour explaining your options.

  • Linda Park, MSN, NP-C

    Nurse Practitioner

    Nephrology nurse practitioner · CKD educator

    Linda runs our CKD education clinic and most patients see her between physician visits. She brings 20 years of dialysis-unit experience and a warm, no-nonsense style that patients describe as 'family who happens to be a nurse.'

  • Rachel Gutiérrez, RDN

    Registered Renal Dietitian

    Board-certified Renal Nutrition (CSR)

    Rachel translates lab numbers into grocery lists. She holds monthly cooking demos at our Watsonville center and writes our weekly recipe column. Patients love that she eats what she teaches.

Resource hub

Tools and guides to help you take charge of your kidney health

CKD stages

Where you are matters more than the number

Stages describe kidney function (GFR). Most patients we see live well at stages 1–3 for many years.

  1. Stage 1

    GFR 90+

    Normal function, kidney damage present

  2. Stage 2

    GFR 60–89

    Mildly reduced function

  3. Stage 3

    GFR 30–59

    Moderately reduced — most common stage we see

  4. Stage 4

    GFR 15–29

    Severely reduced — planning for next steps

  5. Stage 5

    GFR <15

    Kidney failure — dialysis or transplant

Patient portal

Your labs, messages, and appointments — anytime

Securely message your care team, view results as soon as they post, and manage refills from anywhere.

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Prepare for your visit

A calm, well-prepared visit — every time

A few simple things to bring, and a clear picture of what to expect, so your appointment feels easy from start to finish.

What to bring

  • Photo ID and current insurance card
  • List of all medications, including supplements
  • Recent lab results, if not already in our system
  • Names and contact info for your other doctors
  • A family member or friend, if you'd like a second set of ears
  • Questions written down — we'll get to every one

What to expect

  1. 1

    Check-in (10 min)

    Friendly check-in, brief intake, and updated vitals. We confirm insurance once a year — no surprises.

  2. 2

    With your provider (30–45 min)

    An unhurried conversation, exam, and review of labs. You'll leave with a written plan in language that makes sense.

  3. 3

    Labs or infusion (as needed)

    Most labs are drawn on-site so you don't need a second trip. Infusions are scheduled when convenient for you.

Insurance & coverage

We accept most major insurance plans, including Medicare, Medi-Cal, Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Tricare, and Central California Alliance for Health.

If you don't see your plan listed, please call us — we'll verify your coverage before your visit.

Infusion walkthrough

Your infusion day, step by step

  1. Step 1

    Scheduling

    We call to confirm your appointment, review medications, and answer questions ahead of time.

  2. Step 2

    Arrival

    Check in, settle into your private recliner, and meet your infusion nurse for the day.

  3. Step 3

    Pre-infusion

    A quick set of vitals, IV start, and a review of how you've been feeling.

  4. Step 4

    Infusion

    Most treatments take 1–3 hours. WiFi, warm blankets, snacks, and good company are on us.

  5. Step 5

    Recovery & home

    Brief monitoring, then home. We follow up the next day to make sure you're doing well.

Our centers

Designed for comfort, calm, and dignity

We built our centers around what patients told us mattered most: light, quiet, privacy, and a sense of welcome.

  • Spacious Infusion Suite

    Sixteen private recliners with room to recline, work, or rest comfortably.

  • Natural Light Throughout

    Floor-to-ceiling windows in every patient area — no fluorescent-lit basements here.

  • Private Exam Rooms

    Quiet, fully private rooms designed for unhurried conversation.

  • Welcoming Waiting Area

    Comfortable seating, complimentary coffee, and a quiet corner for those who need it.

  • On-Site Lab

    Most labs drawn during your visit — no second trip, faster results.

  • Easy, Free Parking

    Ground-level parking at every location, with handicap-accessible spaces near the entrance.

Patient stories

Real words from the people we’re lucky to care for

  • “After my diagnosis I felt completely lost. Dr. Mehta drew a picture of my kidneys on her notepad and explained everything until I understood. Three years later I'm still here, still stable, and I never feel rushed.”
    Margaret R.
    Patient since 2022 · Watsonville
  • “The infusion nurses know me by name. They remember my grandkids. When you're sitting in a chair every two weeks, that warmth makes all the difference in the world.”
    Robert T.
    Infusion patient · Salinas
  • “Sofía explained my hypertension in Spanish, gave me a plan I could actually follow, and called me herself a week later to see how I was doing. Mi doctora.”
    Elena M.
    Patient since 2024 · Monterey

Find us

Five welcoming offices across California

Care close to home, with infusion services at most of our locations and shared records across the whole practice.

  • Watsonville

    Infusion

    1450 Freedom Blvd, Suite 200
    Watsonville, CA 95076

    (831) 555-5436

    Mon–Fri 7:30am–5:30pm

    Main office · Spanish-speaking staff

  • Santa Cruz

    Infusion

    2900 Soquel Ave, Suite 110
    Santa Cruz, CA 95062

    (831) 555-5437

    Mon–Fri 8:00am–5:00pm

  • Salinas

    Infusion

    611 Abbott St, Building C
    Salinas, CA 93901

    (831) 555-5438

    Mon–Fri 7:30am–5:30pm

    Spanish-speaking staff

  • San Jose

    2500 Samaritan Drive, Suite 220
    San Jose, CA 95124

    (408) 555-5439

    Mon–Fri 8:00am–5:00pm

  • Monterey

    Infusion

    880 Cass Street, Suite 105
    Monterey, CA 93940

    (831) 555-5440

    Mon–Thu 8:00am–5:00pm

Frequently asked

Answers to the questions we hear most

If you have a question that isn’t here, please call us — we’d rather hear from you than have you wonder.

  • CKD means your kidneys aren't filtering as well as they should. Most patients we see have CKD that progresses very slowly — sometimes not at all — when managed well. The earlier we see you, the more options you have. We focus on protecting the kidney function you have, not just reacting to lab numbers.

From the blog

Plain-language guides from our care team

Practical, evidence-based reading — written by the doctors, nurses, and dietitians you’ll meet at your visit.

Ready when you are

Let’s talk about your kidney care.

Whether you have a new diagnosis, a referral in hand, or just questions you’d like answered — we’d be glad to hear from you.

Request an appointment(831) 555-KIDNEY