Dr. Vijay V Kumar M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
2141 E Warner Rd Suite 101 Tempe AZ, 85284About
Dr. Vijay Kumar is a nephrologist practicing in Tempe, AZ. Dr. Kumar specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Kumar 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
Mysore Med Coll- Mysore Univ- Mysore- Karnataka- India 1991
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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