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Dr. Vijay V Kumar M.D., Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist)
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Dr. Vijay V Kumar M.D.

Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology

4/5(2)
2141 E Warner Rd Suite 101 Tempe AZ, 85284
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Dr. Vijay Kumar is a nephrologist practicing in Tempe, AZ. Dr. Kumar specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Kumar 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

Mysore Med Coll- Mysore Univ- Mysore- Karnataka- India 1991

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 27 years of experience

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Dr. Vijay V Kumar M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 2141 E Warner Rd Suite 101

2141 E Warner Rd Suite 101 -
Tempe, AZ 85284
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GLEN BURNIE, MD 21061
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Dr. Vijay V Kumar M.D. has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 2 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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