
Dr. Prashanth Vasantha Kumar M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
12675 Hesperia Rd Victorville CA, 92395About
Dr. Prashanth Kumar is a nephrologist practicing in Victorville, CA. 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
Wayne State University School of Medicine 2003
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Sunil H. Patel D.O.16003 Tuscola Rd Apple Valley CA 92307
- Dr. Hosameldin Madkour M.D.12675 HESPERIA RD VICTORVILLE CA 92395
- Dr. Jay Eriah Shankar MD12675 Hesperia Rd Victorville CA 92395
- Dr. Sheila Cherian MD17207 Jasmine St Victorville CA 92395
- Dr. Karandeep Singh Shergill M.D.18564 Highway 18 Apple Valley CA 92307
- Mr. Edgard Mario Vera tapia MD12998 Hesperia Rd Victorville CA 92395
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