Dr. Vincent M. Tjia MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
12221 Mopac Expressway North Austin TX, 78758About
Dr. Vincent Tjia is a nephrologist practicing in Austin, TX. Dr. Tjia specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Tjia 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 1999
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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