Ritu Vahi
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
23861 MCBEAN PARKWAY VALENCIA CA, 91355About
Dr. Ritu Vahi is a nephrologist practicing in VALENCIA, CA. Dr. Vahi specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Vahi 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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