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Dr. Tam V Ho M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
1200 Binz St 690 Houston TX, 77004About
Dr. Tam Ho is a nephrologist practicing in Houston, TX. Dr. Ho specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Ho 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
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Southwestern Medical School 1995
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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