Dr. Kunal Malhotra M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
1hospital Drive, Cec 302, Dc043. 00 Columbia MO, 65212About
Dr. Kunal Malhotra is a nephrologist practicing in Columbia, MO. Dr. Malhotra specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Malhotra 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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