Dr. Aarthi Vijaykumar M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
296 W Spring St South Elgin IL, 60177Rating
5/5
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Dr. Aarthi Vijaykumar is a nephrologist practicing in South Elgin, IL. Dr. Vijaykumar specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Vijaykumar 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
Rush Medical College of Rush University Medical Center 2004
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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