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Dr. Dhiren Kumar, MD

Nephrology* Age 47
Dr. Dhiren Kumar, MD

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Dr. Dhiren Kumar, MD is a Nephrologist in Richmond, VA.
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Dr. Dhiren Kumar, MD

Nephrology* Age 47
Richmond, VA
Accepting new patients
23 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Dhiren Kumar, MD is a Nephrologist in Richmond, VA.

About

Dr. Kumar graduated from University of Virginia School of Medicine in 2002 and completed a residency at Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center. Dr. Dhiren Kumar, MD is a Nephrologist in Richmond, VA and has 23 years experience. Dr. Kumar currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with VCU Medical Center Main Hospital, Carilion New River Valley Medical Center and VCU Health Community Memorial Hospital. Dr. Kumar has experience treating conditions like Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease and Chronic Kidney Diseases among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Kumar's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Kumar also speaks Hindi. Dr. Kumar is board certified in Nephrology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.

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Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Chronic Kidney Diseases
Acute Kidney Failure
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Chronic Kidney Diseases
Acute Kidney Failure
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Chronic Kidney Diseases
Acute Kidney Failure
Acidosis
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Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage IV
Congenital Cystic Kidney Disease
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
End-Stage Renal Disease
Hypercalcemia
Hyperkalemia
Hyperparathyroidism
Hypertension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Nephritis and Nephropathy
Nephrotic Syndrome
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Proteinuria
Renal Hyperparathyroidism
Vitamin D Deficiency
End-Stage Renal Disease Related Services
Acute Glomerulonephritis
Acute Kidney Infection
Alkalosis
Amyloidosis
Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD)
Bartter Syndrome
Chronic Glomerulonephritis
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage I
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage II
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage V
Congenital Medullary Cystic Kidney Disease
Congenital Renal Agenesis and Dysgenesis
Congenital Renal Dysplasia
Cryoglobulinemia
Dehydration
Gout
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Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Hydronephrosis
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypokalemia
Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia
Iron Metabolism Disorders
Kidney Infection
Kidney Stones
Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Renal Artery Arteriosclerotic Disease
Renal Osteodystrophy
Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Systemic Vasculitis
Traumatic Acute Kidney Injury
Vasculitis
Wegener's Granulomatosis
Hemodialysis
Kidney Transplant Evaluation
Lithotripsy
Living Kidney Donor Evaluation
Nephrotomy
Peritoneal Dialysis
Plasmapheresis
Renal Scan
Ultrasound, Kidney

Insurance Accepted

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  • Choice Care Network PPO
    Choice POS
    Choice Care PPO
  • High Performance Network - Tiered HPN
    Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
    Blue Card PPO
  • Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • HealthKeepers HMO-POS
    Blue Connection (Blue HPN) - VA, NC
  • BlueChoice Advantage POS
    BluePreferred PPO
    HealthBlue PPO
  • KeyCare PPO
  • Open Choice PPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Aetna
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Select
    Choice Plus POS II
    APCN Open Access Aetna Select
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • Nexus Open Access
    Navigate POS
    Medica Choice
    MD IPA/Optimum Choice HMO/Preferred POS HMO-POS
    Choice Plus POS
    Navigate HMO
    Options PPO

Locations

  1. 1 VCU Medical Center Gateway Building (Dexa Mri)
    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
  3. 3 Fox Therapy Center PLLC
    321 Park Hill Dr, Fredericksburg, VA 22401
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (804) 828-2161

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About Me

Languages Spoken
Hindi
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Nephrology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Virginia School of Medicine
    2002
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Nephrology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center
    2003
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center
    2005
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center
    2013
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Dhiren Kumar, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Kumar's profile.

Dr. Kumar frequently treats the following conditions: Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease and Chronic Kidney Diseases. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Dhiren Kumar, MD is affiliated with VCU Medical Center Main Hospital, Carilion New River Valley Medical Center and VCU Health Community Memorial Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Dhiren Kumar, MD holds board certification in Nephrology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • VCU Medical Center Main Hospital

    1250 E Marshall St, Richmond, VA

  • Carilion New River Valley Medical Center

    2900 Lamb Cir, Christiansburg, VA

  • VCU Health Community Memorial Hospital

    1755 N Mecklenburg Ave, South Hill, VA