Serena Bhela, MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
110 Tampico Walnut Creek CA, 94598About
Dr. Serena Bhela is a nephrologist practicing in Walnut Creek, CA. Dr. Bhela specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Bhela 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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