Southwest Kidney Institute
Nephrology • Nogales, AZ • Since 1980 • 40+ locations
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About
Southwest Kidney Institute (SKI) is a private nephrology group founded in 1980, with a nationwide reputation and over 60 board-certified, fellowship-trained physicians. While SKI operates 4 locations in Arizona, its primary offices are in Phoenix and Tempe. They provide comprehensive kidney care, including early intervention, dialysis, transplant support, hypertension management, education, prevention, and clinical research. SKI emphasizes coordinated, long-term kidney disease management and has a large physician network across 40+ locations in Arizona. For Nogales-specific services, SKI is not listed as a Nogales office; closest facilities appear to be in Phoenix/Tempe, AZ. Contact: ea@swkidney.com or 480-610-6100 for enrollment or location details.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Yelp (aggregate for brand): 2.2 out of 5 stars (71 reviews)
- Trustpilot (aggregate for brand): 2.5 out of 5 stars (6 reviews)
- Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): 78.2 out of 100 (N/A (MIPS quality score))
Patients praise
- Professional and caring physicians
- Clear explanations of medical conditions and treatment plans
- Clean and efficient office environments
- Supportive nursing and clinical staff
Common complaints
- Difficulty reaching staff via phone
- Long wait times for appointments
- Poor communication regarding follow-up and instructions
- Reports of dismissive or rude customer service behavior
"Very poor follow through. No written instruction given. No written parameters. No prompt return call on critical med problems. Leave their patients hanging and wondering what to do."
- Yelp Review"Doctor Kapoor listens, understands, communicates, and cares about me. He took time to develop a specific treatment plan for my situation and didn’t rush through it."
- Southwest Kidney Institute website testimonialSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 - sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Dr. Catherine C. Vatsis, MD - Internal Medicine Physician in Phoenix, AZ - May 14, 2026
- Dr. Wina P. Yousman, MD - Internal Medicine Physician in Chinle, AZ - May 14, 2026
- Dr. Usama A. Elewa, MD - Internal Medicine Physician in Tempe, AZ - May 14, 2026
- Southwest Kidney Institute - Magnum Companies - Feb 19, 2026
- Dr. Simon S. Rodriguez, MD - Nephrologist in El Paso, TX - May 14, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
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