Dr. Monika B. Patel D.O.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
5050 Ne Hoyt St Suite B-45 Portland OR, 97213About
Dr. Monika Patel is a nephrologist practicing in Portland, OR. 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 2005
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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