Dr. Vijay Patel MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
38135 Market Square Zephyrhills FL, 33542About
Dr. Vijay Patel is a nephrologist practicing in Zephyrhills, FL. Dr. Patel specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Patel 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 Med and Den MD
Gujarat Adani Institute of Medical Sciences 1989
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