
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adults
- Geriatrics
Languages
- Marathi
- Hindi
- English
Gender
MaleAbout Sagar U Nigwekar
Sagar Nigwekar, MBBS specializes in management of patients with calciphylaxis, vascular calcification, mineral bone disease in kidney disease, kidney stones, and hyponatremia.
Dr. Nigwekar is an Assistant in Medicine (Nephrology) at the Massachusetts General Hospital and Assistant Professor of Medicine at the Harvard Medical School. He received his medical degree from the University of Mumbai, India and then completed residency in Internal Medicine at the Rochester General Hospital in Rochester, NY. He then was selected for nephrology fellowship at the Brigham and Women's Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital's Joint Nephrology Fellowship program. During nephrology fellowship, Dr. Nigwekar also completed a Masters in Clinical Sciences from the Harvard Medical School.
Dr. Nigwekar specializes in management of patients with calciphylaxis, vascular calcification, mineral bone disease in kidney disease, and nephrolithiasis.
Dr. Nigwekar conducts patient-oriented research in the areas of calciphylaxis, vascular calcification and hyponatremia. Dr. Nigwekar has authored over 50 peer-reviewed research articles in high-impact journals. His research is funded by prestigious organizations including the American Kidney Fund and the National Kidney Foundation.
Dr. Nigwekar has many years of experience in teaching medical students, residents, fellows. He is a recipient of numerous institutional teaching awards. He regularly teaches at the Massachusetts General Hospital's Annual Internal Medicine Course. He has authored a book on patient education titled as "Top 5 Questions to Ask Your Doctor".
Locations
- Massachusetts General Renal Associates
- 165 Cambridge Street, Suite 302, Boston, MA 02114
- Get Directions
- phone: 617-726-5050
- fax: 617-724-1122
Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: Brigham and Women's Hospital, Nephrology, 2015
- Residency: Rochester General Hospital, Internal Medicine, 2006
- Internship: Rochester General Hospital, Internal Medicine, 2006
- Medical Education: Seth G. S. Medical College, 1999
Board Certifications
- Internal Medicine: American Board of Internal Medicine, 2012
Insurance
- Aetna
- Beech Street
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield - Indemnity
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare
- Cigna
- Commonwealth Care Alliance
- Coventry
- Fallon Health
- Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
- Humana
- Maine Community Health Options
- Mass General Brigham Health Plan
- MassHealth
- Medicaid CT
- Medicaid ME
- Medicaid NH
- Medicaid RI
- Medicaid VT
- Medicare
- Medicare ACO
- Multiplan
- Railroad Medicare
- Senior Whole Health
- TriCare
- Tufts Health Plan
- Tufts Medicare Preferred
- United Health Care
- Wellpoint
- WellSense
- WellSense NH
Ratings & Reviews
4.8 out of 5
63 ratings, 25 reviewsThe Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
- Reviewed on 4/1/2026
The time with the nurse was very short; and there was no real discussion about the purpose for the appointment. But, otherwise she treated us well. Dr. Nigwekar spent a lot of time with us; and he was excellent.
- Reviewed on 3/17/2026
Very pleasant experience
- Reviewed on 1/30/2026
Dr. Nigwekar was fabulous. I can't say enough good things about him. The first time we had met in person, he took time, he was respectful, he asked lots of questions. I really felt like he heard me, listened to me, and started to develop a plan that we could go forward on. So I'm super appreciative. Could not rate him higher.
- Reviewed on 1/28/2026
An outstanding doctor and a kind and caring professional. He takes time to review and understand my medical history and asks questions to understand and help me manage my ongoing health. I have not had a relapse since he became my doctor which I attribute to his proactive counsel and holistic. I wish all doctors were as thorough, kind and comprehensive as he is. He is exemplary!
- Reviewed on 12/29/2025
Dr. Nigwekar is extremely knowledgeable and listens and explains so you understand.
- Reviewed on 12/24/2025
Excellent provider.
- Reviewed on 12/23/2025
Dr. Nigwekar has always been a highly competent and courteous doctor. He is a credit to the medical profession.
- Reviewed on 12/11/2025
He is an excellent doctor and I'm very fortunate to have him as my provider
- Reviewed on 12/9/2025
Dr.N is an amazing Doctor. He knows what he is talking about, cares about his patients. He wants to help the patient's the best he can. I will forever be a patient to Dr.N
- Reviewed on 11/28/2025
He's very knowledgeable, very concerned, very professional, does things in a friendly manner, puts you at ease, explains what's going on, and recommends a course of action to be followed in the future.
- Reviewed on 11/25/2025
My provider is the very best. Knowledgeable, kind and thoughtful
- Reviewed on 11/19/2025
Dr. Nigwekar is the best doctor I have ever seen. Being diagnosed with a rare disease I travel to see him. He is definitely worth it. He is kind, compassionate and informative. He works with doctors at my local hospital to keep them in the loop. Even my local doctor at NYOH can not say enough wonderful things about him. I find myself very fortunate to be under the care of him. Doctors at my local hospital had no idea about the disease I was diagnosed with. I am grateful for Dr. Nigwekar and all he does not only for his patients but in helping other doctors learn about this disease.
- Reviewed on 11/9/2025
Dr. Nigwekar is extraordinarily methodical, thorough and treats the whole patient. I have an excellent physician and patient relationship. He doesn't leave me waiting for results as they are timely and detailed. It's an honor to have him caring for my renal needs.
- Reviewed on 10/17/2025
Dr. Nigwekar saved my life during a hyponatremic crisis. He gave us his cell number for the attending at our local ER to consult with him to address the situation. My partner and I will always be grateful to him.
- Reviewed on 10/6/2025
Dr Nigwekar is kind, patient, answers my concerns, always looks at my blood work and medications carefully. I like working with him.
- Reviewed on 9/30/2025
The care provider was extremely helpful and co-operative
- Reviewed on 7/30/2025
He was very thorough and listened to everything I had to say. I have always had a very good experience with all my times at Massachusetts General Hospital.
- Reviewed on 7/30/2025
Dr. Nigwekar is the best. He listens very carefully to my concerns and questions and answers them all. I recommend him very highly.
- Reviewed on 7/23/2025
Always professional, courteous and on top of my issue.
- Reviewed on 7/16/2025
Outstanding doctor! Knowledgeable, personable, caring and empathic. I wish more doctors were like him.
- Reviewed on 6/19/2025
The nephrologist was knowledgeable and kind
- Reviewed on 5/29/2025
I always have a great experience with my doctor.
- Reviewed on 5/29/2025
My son is very comfortable with this doctor and his colleagues.
- Reviewed on 5/28/2025
Very knowledgeable and friendly.
- Reviewed on 5/21/2025
Dr. Nigwekar is very concerned as to the medications that he has prescribed for me are working to lower my potassium.