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Dr. Vijay K Caplash MD, Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist)
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Dr. Vijay K Caplash MD

Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology

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48 MEDICAL PARK DR E BIRMINGHAM AL, 35235
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Dr. Vijay Caplash is a nephrologist practicing in Birmingham, AL. Dr. Caplash specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Caplash 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

Pbd Sharma Postgrad Institute M S M Dayanand University Rohtak Haryana India 1966

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 51 years of experience

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Dr. Vijay K Caplash MD's Practice location

Practice At 1524 Huffman Rd

1524 Huffman Rd -
Birmingham, AL 35215
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48 MEDICAL PARK DR E -
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35235
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New patients: 205-856-0011
Fax: 205-856-0726

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Dr. Vijay K Caplash MD has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 5 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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Turn left onto Roebuck Parkway (SR 75) 439 ft
Take the ramp on the right 1607 ft
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