Dr. Shailesh J Patel D.O.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
13943 N 91st Ave H101 Peoria AZ, 85381About
Dr. Shailesh Patel is a nephrologist practicing in Peoria, AZ. 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
Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences 1996
Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine 1996
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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