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Dr. Anna Malkina is a nephrologist who specializes in diagnosing and managing acute and chronic kidney diseases, hypertension (high blood pressure) and kidney stones. She is passionate about patient education and engaging patients in self-care.

Malkina earned her medical degree from the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine, where she was especially active in caring for patients at the Student-Run Free Clinic Project. She completed a residency in internal medicine and a fellowship in nephrology at UCSF.

Malkina is interested in educating future physicians in the field of nephrology. She teaches in both hospital and clinic settings. Her honors include the Arnold P. Gold Foundation Humanism in Medicine Award from UC San Diego Health Sciences and the Andy I. Choi MD Memorial Scholarship from UCSF.

  • Board Certifications

    American Board of Internal Medicine, Nephrology, 2014

    American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine, 2012

  • Fellowships

    UCSF, Nephrology, 2014

  • Residencies

    UCSF, Internal Medicine, 2012

  • Internship

    UCSF, Internal Medicine, 2010

  • Degree

    University of California, San Diego School of Medicine, 2009

  • Languages

    Russian

    English

I enjoy working with future physicians, teaching them to take excellent care of patients with kidney diseases.

Where I see patients (1)

    My reviews

    4.9

    Overall Experience
    147 Ratings
    About our process
    Jun 20, 2025
    I'm happy to go to sea clinic
    Jun 19, 2025
    I have full trust in Dr Malkina
    May 23, 2025
    Dr Malkina gives me confidence in regards to my treatment.
    Apr 25, 2025
    This is possibly one of the best Dr. AppoIntents I hey ever had in terms of achieving what I wanted from the apt.
    Apr 24, 2025
    Dr Malkina is thoughtful, kind, caring and smart. She exemplifies the best of Health Care. She gives me a feeling that is supportive and caring. I feel lucky to have her as one of my Doctors.
    Apr 24, 2025
    Dr. Malkina is a very caring and excellent physician.
    Apr 21, 2025
    Excellent communication- thank you.
    Apr 18, 2025
    I feel confident that Dr Malkina will get to the bottom of my health issues.
    Mar 26, 2025
    Excellent doc!
    Mar 18, 2025
    Excellent care provider. She has my trust and respect.
    Mar 16, 2025
    One of the best providers I have currently
    Mar 05, 2025
    Nothing but very good quality service
    Mar 01, 2025
    Always a pleasure to interact with Dr. Malkina
    Feb 19, 2025
    I have full trust in Dr Malkina, having explained my lab results, explained next steps to take, and explained what additional medication is supposed to achieve. Results in 2 weeks will dictate if we are on the right track or explore new options.
    Feb 05, 2025
    1st Class operations throughout my entire experience
    Feb 04, 2025
    Incredible experience from every standpoint. Providers knowledge, patient education, explanation of treatment and goals.
    Feb 01, 2025
    I have full trust that my health care Is in good hands
    Dec 14, 2024
    I really appreciate my doctor's acumen.
    Nov 08, 2024
    Doctor is so thorough, friendly, concerned and made me feel like we will dig deep until we get an answer to my condition and how we will proceed going forward. I trust my doctor she made me feel so much better because I felt like she really cares and will help.
    Sep 18, 2024
    Excellent care provider
    Sep 07, 2024
    Very happy to see my new Dr. Very professional and extremely knowledgeable.
    Jul 27, 2024
    Very knowledgeable; very interested in my thoughts and concerns. Makes me feel as though we are a team in terms of decision in.
    Jul 06, 2024
    I appreciate Dr Malkina's thoroughness. She never appears to be in a hurry even though I know she has more than a full patient load. Appreciate her explaining lab results as well as reviewing my overall kidney function status. She instills trust and confidence. She's also my husband's nephrologist. We feel fortunate to have her as our family doctor.
    Mar 29, 2024
    Dr. Malkina was easy to talk to!
    Mar 24, 2024
    Such good care, considering my disease is so aggressive.
    Mar 23, 2024
    I felt her genuine concern, took her time educating me about my labs, excellent MD
    Mar 22, 2024
    Dr. Malkina is an excellent care provider. She is professional, compassionate, a very good listener, and treats the patient with respect and understanding. I have great confidence in her professional knowledge. Thank you
    Mar 19, 2024
    Excellent
    Mar 15, 2024
    Care provider was professional and accommodating to me
    Mar 14, 2024
    Very good doctor
    Dec 24, 2023
    Dr. Malkina takes time to explain things and very thorough. She's very professional and very nice and kind.
    Nov 24, 2023
    There's two providers, rheumatologist, nephrologist.
    Nov 07, 2023
    Dr Malkina is well prepared before seeing the patient. She listens to the concerns of the patient.
    Nov 06, 2023
    Excellent care provider.
    Oct 16, 2023
    Good
    Sep 22, 2023
    First appt w dr malkina; I was very impressed

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