Dr. Duc Q Vu M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
2002 Brookside Dr Suite 102 Kingsport TN, 37660About
Dr. Duc Vu is a nephrologist practicing in Kingsport, TN. Dr. Vu specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Vu 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
Univ of Tx Med Sch At San Antonio, San Antonio Tx 1987
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- 1991
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology- 1994
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Fellowships
- NEPHROLOGY, U. TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER, SAN ANTONIO, TX USA 1992
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