Dr Ravi Sharad Lakdawala, M.D.

Dr. Ravi Lakdawala is a board-certified internist and nephrologist practicing in Beverly Hills, CA. Dr. Lakdawala earned his medical degree from Boston University School of Medicine and completed his residency in internal medicine at Boston Medical Center. His nephrology training took place at LAC+USC / Keck Hospital of USC, during which he authored multiple book chapters on hypertension and glomerular disease. With a keen interest in patient education, he regularly addresses various support groups and organizations on nephrology topics. His internal medicine practice focuses on preventative care, and using practical advice to improve overall health.

In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his wife and three kids, lifting weights, going for walks, and pursuing his hobby as a budding pizzaiolo.

Education and Training

2008B.A., Medical Sciences – Cum Laude
Minor in Economics
Boston University
Boston, MA
2011Doctor of Medicine
Boston University School of  Medicine
Boston, MA
2011-2012Internship – Internal Medicine
Boston University/ Boston Medical Center
Boston MA
2012-2014Residency – Internal Medicine
Boston University/ Boston
Medical Center
Boston, MA
2014-2016Fellowship – Nephrology
LAC+USC Medical Center
Los Angeles, CA
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Licensure and Certification

  1. Medical Board of California Licensure: 2014
  2. American Board of Internal Medicine Certification: 2014
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Memberships in Professional Societies

  1. American Society of Nephrology
  2. National Kidney Foundation
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Honors

Ariel Weisman Teaching Award
Outstanding Achievement in Clinical Teaching
Boston University Medical Campus

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Clinical Study Location

Tower Nephrology Medical Group, 8641 Wilshire Street Suite 485W Los Angeles, CA 90048

Davita Tower Dialysis 8635 West 3rd St Los Angeles CA 90048

DaVita of Crescent Heights, 8151 Beverly Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90048

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Publications

  1. Lakdawala RS and Abdelmalek JA. “IgA Nephropathy.” Medicine Morning Report: Beyond the Pearls. Ed. Dasgupta R and Koolaee RM. (Pending book publication, September 2015)
  2. Lakdawala RS and Abdelmalek JA. “Nephrolithiasis.” Medicine Morning Report: Beyond the Pearls. Ed. Dasgupta R and Koolaee RM. (Pending book publication, September 2015)
  3. Campese VC and Lakdawala RS. “The Challenges of Blood Pressure Control in Dialysis Patients.” Clinical Dialysis. Ed. Nissenson AR and Fine RN. (Pending book punlication, 2015)
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Abstracts and Presentations

  1. Lakdawala RS, Wachterman M. Symptomatic Anemia Due to Gastric Invasion of Hepatocelluar Carcinoma. Oral Presentation at Senior Research Academic Day, Boston University School of Medicine; 2014 June 6; Boston, MA
  2. Ghaffari A, Lakdawala RS. “Peritoneal Dialysis Solution Shortage: A Short-term Management Strategy.” Presented at Quality Improvement Slide Forum at Annual Dialysis Conference; 2015 Feb 2; New Orleans, CA.
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Volunteer Experience

2012-2014Peer Mentor
Boston University Internal Medicine Residency Program Boston, MA
2012-2014Developer- Internal Medicine Intern Handbook
Boston University Internal Medicine Residency Program
Boston, MA
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Languages

  1. English – Fluent written and spoken
  2. Spanish –Fluent written and spoken
  3. Gujarati – Conversational
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