Dr. Elias Chidi Ugwu MD, Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist)
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Dr. Elias Chidi Ugwu MD

Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology

6900 Pecos Rd Va Southern Nevada H North Las Vegas NV, 89086
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Dr. Elias Ugwu is a nephrologist practicing in North Las Vegas, NV. Dr. Ugwu specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Ugwu 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 Port Harcourt College of Health Sciences 2001

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Treatments

  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Asthma
  • Chronic Kidney Disease
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (copd)
  • Pain
  • Vascular Disease

Dr. Elias Chidi Ugwu MD's Practice location

Practice At 6900 Pecos Rd Va Southern Nevada Healthcare System

6900 Pecos Rd Va Southern Nevada H -
North Las Vegas, NV 89086
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New patients: 702-791-9000

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