Dr. Vivek Nadkarni M.D
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
1170 E Broad St Elyria OH, 44035About
Dr. Vivek Nadkarni is a nephrologist practicing in Elyria, OH. Dr. Nadkarni specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Nadkarni 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
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania 2000
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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