Dr. Rahul Rishi M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
20055 Lake Chabot Rd Suite 230 Castro Valley CA, 94546About
Dr. Rahul Rishi is a nephrologist practicing in Castro Valley, CA. Dr. Rishi specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Rishi 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.
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Rural Medical College of Pravara Medical Trust MD
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