Dr. Dhruval Harilal Patel MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
2006 Limestone Rd Suite 7 Wilmington DE, 19808About
Dr. Dhruval Patel is a nephrologist practicing in Wilmington, DE. 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.
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Fellowships
- SUNY Upstate Medical University
Articles and Publications
- Has been Published
What do you attribute your success to?
- Dedication to Patients, Hard Work, Education, Making a Difference in the Field
Hobbies / Sports
- Family, Reading, Traveling
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