Dr. Jehan Bahrainwala

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Dr. Jehan Bahrainwala is a board-certified and fellowship-trained nephrologist working at the Stanford Medicine Kidney Clinic. He specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of resistant hypertension and secondary hypertension and is particularly focused on the care of patients who are pregnant or planning pregnancy and have hypertension or kidney disease. In addition to hypertension, he treats various types of kidney diseases, drawing from his extensive experience managing electrolyte abnormalities, kidney stones, chronic kidney disease, and end-stage kidney disease. He believes in treating the whole person rather than just the condition and emphasizes patient education and involvement in the medical decision-making process. Dr. Bahrainwala also integrates care goals with advanced treatment planning and is interested in providing conservative care for elderly patients with advanced kidney disease. He has formal training in communication skills for discussing serious illnesses through Vital Talk. Committed to medical education, Dr. Bahrainwala is actively involved in training medical students, residents, and fellows. He is a fellow member of the American Society of Nephrology and holds additional memberships in the National Kidney Foundation and the American Heart Association. His clinical focus areas include nephrology and hypertension, particularly resistant hypertension and chronic kidney disease.

Research Interests

Experience

Clinical Assistant Professor

2024-01-01 — Present

Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Engaged in clinical practice and education within the Department of Medicine.

Director of Wellbeing

2024-01-01 — Present

Stanford Division of Nephrology • Stanford, CA

Leading initiatives related to wellbeing within the nephrology department.

Co-Director of Nephrology Education

2023-01-01 — Present

Stanford Division of Nephrology • Stanford, CA

Overseeing educational aspects of nephrology for medical students and trainees.

Awards

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Education Excellence Award

2025-05-01
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Fellow

2023-01-01
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Award for Excellence in Clinical Teaching

2016-01-01

Courses

INDE 222A (Aut)

Requirements for Stanford University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:165
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Overall
Required:4.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from an accredited institution Strong background in mathematics and programming
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Official transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.