Nandakishor Kapa, M.D., M.P.H.
Associate Physician Diplomate, Nephrology
Academic Clinical Associate
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Locations and Contact
UC Davis Medical Group - Roseville
UC Davis Medical Group - Roseville
1620 East Roseville Parkway
Roseville, CA 95661
Phone: 916-783-7109
UC Davis Medical Group - Carmichael
UC Davis Medical Group - Carmichael
7551 Madison Ave.
Citrus Heights, CA 95610
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Philosophy of Care
I believe that communication is an essential aspect of providing excellent patient care. I encourage my patients to engage in their own care through collaborative decision-making. I strive to coordinate with a patient's other healthcare providers to provide excellent care. Kidney disease is a challenging disease that affects multiple aspects of a patient's life and I work with patients to holistically approach their care to focus on their overall wellbeing.
Clinical Interests
Dr. Kapa is a general nephrologist providing comprehensive care for adults with kidney disease, including chronic kidney disease, hypertension, electrolyte disorders, glomerular disease, kidney stone disease, and acute kidney injury. He maintains an academic appointment and scholarly interests in pregnancy- and lactation-related kidney disease, with a focus on efficient, high-quality outpatient care.
Research/Academic Interests
Dr. Kapa's research interests include progression of chronic kidney disease, nephrolithiasis (kidney stones), glomerulonephritis, acute kidney injury, and women's health in relation to kidney disease (pregnancy and lactation). He is also interested in local and national health care policy issues that affect patients with kidney disease and serves as an active advocate for policy change that improves the quality of care for patients with kidney disease. He also has interest in telenephrology and its ability to expand care to underserved populations.
Division
Nephrology
Center/Program Affiliation
Undergraduate School
B.A., Molecular and Cell Biology, UC Berkeley, Berkeley CA 2011
Medical School
M.D., University of Toledo College of Medicine, Toledo OH 2017
Other School
M.P.H., Health Management and Policy, University of Michigan School of Public Health, Ann Arbor MI 2015
Internship
Internal Medicine, UC Davis School of Medicine, Sacramento CA 2017-2018
Residency
Internal Medicine, UC Davis School of Medicine, Sacramento CA 2018-2020
Fellowship
Nephrology, UC Davis School of Medicine, Sacramento CA 2020-2022
Mary Sue & Kenneth Coleman Global Experience Scholarship, 2015,
University of Michigan Center for Southeast Asian Studies Thai Studies Grant, 2015,
University of Michigan School of Public Health Summer Session Scholarship Award, 2014,
University of Toledo College of Medicine Student Leadership Award, 2014,
Lucas County Medical Alliance Community Service Scholarship Award, 2013,
Signoff E, Kapa N, Shi L. Cystatin C use in the inpatient setting. The Hospitalist. 2025;29(10):20. https://www.the-hospitalist.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Hospitalist-102025.pdf
Vuyyuru S, Kapa N. Navigating Complications: The Unintended Journey of a Guidewire During Dialysis Catheter Placement. PSNet. 2024 May 29.
Sadovnikova A, Wong MD, Fine J, Tran DT, Kapa N. Comparison of Breastfeeding Practices in Mothers With Chronic Kidney Disease With or Without Kidney Transplantation. Breastfeed Med. 2023 Nov;18(11):849-854. doi: 10.1089/bfm.2023.0137. Epub 2023 Oct 19. PMID: 37856117; PMCID: PMC11071096.
Sadovnikova A, Kapa N. The Nephrologist's Role in Supporting and Promoting Lactation. ASN Kidney News. Volume 16 (2023): Issue 7. July 2023.
Kapa N, Morfin JA. Delayed Diagnosis of Kidney Transplant Complications. PSNet. 2022 Feb 23.
Charoenca N, Kungskulniti N, Nitipong V, Hamann S, Kapa N. A systematic review of smoking cessation among Thai adolescents. J Public Health Develop. 2017;15.