
Dr. Vijaykumar Rao M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
17225 Paxton Ave South Holland IL, 60473About
Dr. Vijaykumar Rao is a nephrologist practicing in South Holland, IL. Dr. Rao specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Rao 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
Armed Forces Medical College
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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