Dr. Balbir Singh M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
14624 Sherman Way Suite 309 Van Nuys CA, 91405About
Dr. Balbir Singh is a nephrologist practicing in Van Nuys, CA. Dr. Singh specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Singh 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 College of Medical Sciences, Delhi University,New Delhi, India 1985
Dr. Vaishampayan Memorial Medical College
Butler University in Indianapolis 1985
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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