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Dr. Dhiren Kumar, MD

Nephrology*
Map Pin Small Richmond, VA
Accepting new patients
22 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Dhiren Kumar, MD

Dr. Dhiren Kumar, MD is a Nephrology Specialist in Richmond, VA. They specialize in Nephrology, has 22 years of experience, and is board certified in Nephrology. They graduated from University of Virginia School of Medicine and is affiliated with VCU Medical Center Main Hospital. Dr. Kumar, completed a residency at Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center.

Dr. Kumar works at Practice in Richmond, VA. They frequently treat conditions like End-Stage Renal Disease, Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease and Nephritis and Nephropathy along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Kumar's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Office
    1200 E Marshall St, Richmond, VA 23298 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (804) 828-4104
  2. 2
    Medical College of Virginia Hospitals
    1250 E Marshall St, Richmond, VA 23298 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (804) 828-9682

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  • VCU Medical Center Main Hospital

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Nephritis and Nephropathy
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Acute Kidney Infection
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Amyloidosis
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Chronic Kidney Disease Stage II
Congenital Anomalies of Kidney
Congenital Cystic Kidney Disease
Congenital Medullary Cystic Kidney Disease
Congenital Renal Agenesis and Dysgenesis
Congenital Renal Dysplasia
Cryoglobulinemia
Dehydration
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Hydronephrosis
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypokalemia
Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia
Iron Metabolism Disorders
Kidney Infection
Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus
Renal Artery Arteriosclerotic Disease
Renal Osteodystrophy
Rhabdomyolysis
Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Systemic Vasculitis
Traumatic Acute Kidney Injury
Vasculitis
Wegener's Granulomatosis
Hemodialysis
Kidney Transplant Evaluation
Living Kidney Donor Evaluation
Peritoneal Dialysis
Plasmapheresis
Renal Scan
Ultrasound, Kidney
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    Specialties*
    • Nephrology

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    Years of Experience
    • 22 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Hindi
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    NPI Number
    • 1629162938
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center
    Residency
    Internship
    • Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • University of Virginia School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Nephrology
    Board Certifications
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