Dr. Brijesh S. Bodiwala D.O.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
30 Medical Center Blvd Suite 404 Chester PA, 19013About
Dr. Brijesh Bodiwala is a nephrologist practicing in Reading, PA. Dr. Bodiwala specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Bodiwala 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.
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Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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