Dhruval Patel
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
4923 Ogletown Stanton Road Newark Delaware, 19713About
Dhruval Patel, MD, maintains a position at Nephrology Consultants P.A., located in Newark, Delaware. Certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, Dr. Patel is a skilled nephrologist of nearly 5 years with certification to also practice in the state of Maryland. Aside from tending to his patients that are suffering from kidney issues, Dr. Patel the study of normal kidney function, kidney problems, co-authored a chapter on inherited magnesium disorder in book "Genetics of Bone Biology and Skeletal Disease ". He also published an article on Anti GBM Disease, presented posters and abstracts at National Kidney Foundation and Institute of Healthcare Improvement meetings, and is an attending physician to St. Francis Hospital. For all of his hard work and dedication to his patients, Dr. Patel is the recipient of a National Scholarship Award and Quality Champion Award from Saint Barnabas Healthcare.
Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine- Nephrology
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- Local Public Speaking -
Fellowships
- SUNY Upstate Medical University
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- Has been Published
What do you attribute your success to?
- Dedication to Patients, Hard Work, Education, Making a Difference in the Field
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- Family, Reading, Traveling
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