Dr. Victor C Kalu M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
4401 Booth Calloway Rd North Richland Hills TX, 76180About
Dr. Victor Kalu is a nephrologist practicing in North Richland Hills, TX. Dr. Kalu specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Kalu 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
University Lagos MD
College of Medicine Lagos University
University of Lagos College of Medicine 1985
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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- Ut Southwestern University Hospitals
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