Medical School: University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Florida
Internship: Cedars Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA
Residency: Cedars Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA
Fellowship: Cedars Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA
Board-Certified: American Board of Internal Medicine, American Board of Nephrology
Professional Memberships: National Kidney Foundation, Renal Physicians Association, American Society of Nephrology, American Medical Association, Orange County Medical Association: 2007-present
About Dr. Wechsler
Dr. Wechsler is a board-certified nephrologist who has been serving the Orange County community since 2008. His philosophy is simple but powerful: kidney disease, along with related conditions such as heart disease and diabetes, can often be prevented—or at least slowed—through early detection and treatment.
Dr. Wechsler believes that medicine works best when it is a true partnership between doctor and patient. He takes time to educate his patients so that they are empowered to participate actively in their own care. By giving patients the knowledge and tools they need, he helps them make decisions that improve both their health and quality of life.
After completing his training in Internal Medicine and Nephrology at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Dr. Wechsler opened his practice in Newport Beach, where he focuses on preventive care for chronic kidney disease, diabetes, and high blood pressure. He continues to volunteer at the Share Our Selves Clinic in Costa Mesa, reflecting his dedication to serving all members of the community.
Innovation has always been a natural extension of his patient-centered philosophy. In 2012, Dr. Wechsler created the Pocket Dietitian app, one of the first mobile tools to help patients navigate complex medical diets with more confidence and flexibility. In 2018, he co-founded and became CEO of Nephrology Specialists IPA (NSIPA), a physician-led kidney organization dedicated to value-based care—improving patient outcomes while reducing unnecessary hospitalizations.
For Dr. Wechsler, every patient is more than a diagnosis. His guiding goal is to provide compassionate, personalized care while helping patients live longer, healthier lives.
Outside of medicine, Dr. Wechsler is an avid surfer and enjoys staying active, traveling, and spending time with his three children.
Leadership
CEO and Co-Founder Nephrology Specialists IPA, Southern California Kidney Associates
Chair of the Division of Nephrology, Hoag Hospital, 2015-2016
Medical Director, Newport Beach Dialysis Unit, 2014 - 2024, Fountain Valley Dialysis Unit 2022 - present
In-Patient Dialysis Medical Director, Hoag Hospital, 2014 - present
Board Members of the Southern California division of the National Kidney Foundation, 2014