Dr. Navinchandra J Dodhia MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
1870 W Galena Blvd Aurora IL, 60506About
Dr. Navinchandra Dodhia is a nephrologist practicing in Aurora, IL. Dr. Dodhia specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Dodhia most typically treats conditions like kidney stones, chronic kidney disease, acute renal failure, polycystuc kidney disease, high blood pressure and more. Nephrologists are also experts on kidney transplantation and dialysis. They are usually referred to by primary care physicians for problems related to the kidneys, and while they can perform tests to diagnose kidney disorders, they do not perform surgeries.
Education and Training
Univ of Nairobi, Coll of Hlth Sci, Nairobi, Kenya 1979
University Of Nairobi, College Of Health Sciences Medicine
Mekelle University College of Health Sciences 1979
University of Nairobi School of Medicine
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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Fellowships
- Rush-Presbyterian St. Luke's Medical Center, Chicago, IL 1990
- Rush University Medical Center - Rush System for Health, Chicago
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