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Ritu P Patel M.D., Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist)
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Ritu P Patel M.D.

Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology

1170 BLALOCK RD SUITE 100 HOUSTON TX, 77055
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Dr. Ritu Patel is a nephrologist practicing in HOUSTON, TX. 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.

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1170 BLALOCK RD SUITE 100 -
HOUSTON, TX 77055
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Fax: 281-817-7725

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