Dr. Tapan J Patel M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
3500 Gaston Ave Nephrology Division Dallas TX, 75246About
Dr. Tapan Patel is a nephrologist practicing in Dallas, TX. Dr. Patel specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Patel 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
Sardar Patel Med Coll, Rajasthan Univ, Bikaner, Rajasthan, India MD
Pramukhswami Medical College 2003
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Fellowships
- Baylor University Medical Center-NEPH
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