Dr. Ruo-qi Hu MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
4550 Memorial Dr Suite 410 Belleville IL, 62226About
Dr. Ruo-qi Hu is a nephrologist practicing in Belleville, IL. Dr. Hu specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Hu 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
Kunming Medical College MD
Kunming Medical University 1983
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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