Dr. Ankur Ashok Patel D.O., M. H. A.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
9305 W Thomas Rd Suite 255 Phoenix AZ, 85037About
Dr. Ankur Patel is a nephrologist practicing in Phoenix, AZ. 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
A.T. Still University of Health Sciences Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine 2003
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