Dr. Dhiren Kumar M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
1250 E Marshall St Internal Medicine Richmond VA, 23298About
Dr. Dhiren Kumar is a nephrologist practicing in Richmond, VA. 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
Univ of Va Sch of Med, Charlottesville Va 2002
University of Virginia School of Medicine 2002
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Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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