Dr. Rasik A Patel M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
1600 Creekside Dr Suite 2800 Folsom CA, 95630About
Dr. Rasik Patel is a nephrologist practicing in Folsom, CA. 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
Butler University in Indianapolis 1982
Medical College Baroda 1983
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- Sinusitis
- Hearing Loss
- Neck Pain
- Back Pain
- Indigestion
- Pain
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- University California
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