Dr. Victor Algis Klimas MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
203 Mills Ave Greenville SC, 29605About
Dr. Victor Klimas is a nephrologist practicing in Greenville, SC. Dr. Klimas specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Klimas 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
Oh State Univ Coll of Med, Columbus Oh 1979
Ohio State University College of Medicine 1979
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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