Michael F Borah, MD

I was referred to Dr. Borah because of a problem with my kidneys. I found him to be easy to talk to and was grateful that he explained my condition and how he felt would be the best treatment. His manner instilled confidence and I feel he is an excellent physician. I would recommend him to anyone who is seeking a nephrologist or primary caregiver.

Dr. Borah has been my primary care physician for over a decade and I have come to appreciate his excellence as a Doctor, but also his personality and unique sense of humor. After my last check-​up, Dr. Borah called to say they found hematuria (blood in the urine) and I needed to come back for a second sample. After the same finding, a CAT Scan revealed a 4 mm kidney stone as the cause. Just 3 weeks later, I ended up in the ER at 4AM from pain I had been warned might strike at random. I went to the CalPacific ER knowing they would have easy/​electronic access to my CAT Scan, which they did. Dr. Borah must have been alerted that one of his patients was in the ER because he called me and made space on his schedule that same day to see him. Two big conclusions here: 1) the integrated /​electronic medical records system worked within CalPacific, to my great benefit and 2) Dr. Borah is very proactive with regard to patient care — he has proven excellent when a problem arose, which is when you need your doctor the most. I can recommend Dr. Borah unreservedly — in a generally stultifying medical system, he is «old school» excellence of the type that is hard to find these days.

Dr. Borah has been my father’s nephrologist and primary care for over a decade. My father now has dementia and I have been his primary caregiver for at least 5 years… Dr. Borah has a unique personality which is very endearing. He is extremely knowledgeable in his field, an expert, and his medical attentiveness and prowess has saved my father’s life on numerous occasions. Thank you very much Doc and for the excellent services that your staff has provided me during these challenging times. I would recommend him highly, especially if you have kidney disease which my father has.

I cannot even begin to express just how incredible Dr. Borah is as a very skilled and knowledgable physician. He has been there for me. Through my kidneys declining and finally failing and prescribing the right treatment and working with me. I have had a very difficult road transitioning into dialysis, and he has stood by me and done everything in his power to make sure I was taken care of. He truly does care very much for each and every one of his patients. I am so very fortunate to have such a wonderful healer, and person in my life. Thank you, Dr. Borah!

I have been seeing Dr Borah for 20 years. I was sent to him for kidney failure. Three years later a x-​plant. He is great! His personality us unique and I get it, we call each other by our first names. He knows me well, I feel safe in his care. Even when I moved back to NYC for a couple of years I kept him as my PCP,
I’m starting to cry because my company changed health plans and there is no way I can see him, unless I pay cash. Maybe that’s it…

I was going through cancer treatment and my anemia was dangerously low because of kidney function impairment from chemo & being diabetic for 44 years. I was referred to Dr. Borah because my oncologist wanted me to take Procrit injections. With the bad side effects that this drug could yield, I relied on Dr. B’s advice about it. He gave me an honest opinion and I just stuck with blood transfusions throughout chemo instead.
I really respect and like him and love his bedside manner actually… he’s a funny guy. I only wish I could have him as my primary care Dr. because I always feel that he really takes his time with me and cares. He cannot take on new patients…: (So I will see him once in a while for kidney observation and advice. I have seen dozens of Dr.‘s in my lifetime and he’s been the best!

Today Dr. Borah had an «aha moment». For the past two
years I have had erratic high blood pressure. He has pinpoint the problem. I’m having my «Dr. Borah for President» t shirt made or imagining his face on Mount Rushmore. That would be a sight. I haven’t felt this good in a long time! If you look at his Unilocal sight, you’ll see a picture of Powers Boothe. His long lost brother.

I first started seeing Dr. Borah about 20 years ago – he was recommended by my dad who was also a doctor. In the early years I never had anything wrong and his deadpan manner was a source of amusement. Over the last few years, as the aches and pains begin to catch up with you, I realize just how good a doctor he is – he may not engage in a lot of small talk, but he is listening to everything you say and takes (and treats) complaints seriously. I trust him completely – he’s truly a 5-​star doctor.

If they were to make a movie about Dr. Borah, Powers Boothe would definitely be the guy to play him! Thanks Terry S… now I’m going to see Powers Boothe each time I go into his office! ;)
Dr. Borah has been my primary care doctor for many years. While he may not have a warm and fuzzy bedside manner, I think he’s an excellent doctor and that’s the most important thing. My previous doctor was Jane Hamersley and she was very warm and fuzzy and I had a very unique relationship with her. When she retired and I said goodbye to her, we were both in tears. I still remember telling Dr. Borah that story on my first visit with him… he has such dry humor that he did give me a rather Jack Benny like look and said something like «you don’t have to worry about that with me.» Heh, heh, heh, now that I know him a bit better, that would never happen! ;)
So, yes, it was an adjustment for me. But, he’s always gotten me in for an appointment when I have an emergency and I think he’s an excellent diagnostician. He’ll take good care of you and you’ll know you are in very good hands.
I saw him on Tuesday after being in pain all weekend. He put my mind at ease, told me what he thought the problem was and ordered a couple of minor tests to rule out a serious problem. I’d ended up in the E.R. and then spent three days in the hospital for a similar problem before and Dr. Borah came by to check on me both times and left me feeling much less anxious.
I had a couple of quick follow up questions today and the great front desk staff put me through to him immediately. Thanks again to Amy for getting me an appointment so quickly!

Dr. Borah is a great doctor. He is very knowledgeable and takes the time to examine his patients and explain everything. He even writes follow up letters clarifying everything discussed during the visit! I can’t think of many Dr’s who actually take the time to do that… All and all he is a great Nephrologists! ps. I would have to agree, he’s more of a Powers Boothe…

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Renal and/​or Kidneys problem? Dr. Michael Borah is one of the leading physicians in this field and he is your man! He is also a primary care physician at California Pacific Medical Center on the East Campus (2100 Webster). I was referred to Dr. Borah after I had experienced a whole chartful of problems (later, I learned it was acute anemia from my kidneys shutting down). He handled my care with immediate and safe attention to my ailment. Instead of a blood transfusion for my anemia, he personally injected me with Procrit every month until my condition improved. If you ever have a kidney problem or an urinary tract infection (UTI) for example, check with him. Dr. Borah has a very professional demeanor, but for some unknown reason, he reminds me of «Jack Benny» — the nuance, the stare???