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Dr. Vijay Koka, MD

Nephrology* Age 51
Dr. Vijay Koka, MD
4.7 (6 Ratings)

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Dr. Vijay Koka, MD is a Nephrologist in Pasadena, TX.
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Dr. Vijay Koka, MD

Nephrology* Age 51
Pasadena, TX
Accepting new patients
28 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Vijay Koka, MD is a Nephrologist in Pasadena, TX.

About

Dr. Koka graduated from UNIVERSITY OF BLIDA / INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES in 1996 and completed a residency at University of ND.Dr. Vijay Koka, MD is a Nephrologist in Pasadena, TX and has 28 years experience. Dr. Koka currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital, HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast, HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood, HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake, Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital, HCA Houston Healthcare Pearland, St. Luke's Health-Patients Medical Center-Pasadena, TX, Liberty Dayton Regional Medical Center, Memorial Hermann Northwest Hospital and Riceland Medical Center. Dr. Koka has experience treating conditions like Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders and End-Stage Renal Disease among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Koka received an average rating of 4.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 6 times. Dr. Koka's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Koka is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

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Low Wait Times

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Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
End-Stage Renal Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
End-Stage Renal Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
End-Stage Renal Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Acidosis
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Acute Kidney Failure
Acute Kidney Infection
Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage II
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage IV
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage V
Chronic Kidney Diseases
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Gout
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Hypercalcemia
Hyperkalemia
Hyperparathyroidism
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypokalemia
Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia
Kidney Infection
Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Nephritis and Nephropathy
Proteinuria
Renal Hyperparathyroidism
Vitamin D Deficiency
Alkalosis
Amyloidosis
Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD)
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage I
Congenital Cystic Kidney Disease
Congenital Renal Dysplasia
Dehydration
Hydronephrosis
Hypertension
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Iron Metabolism Disorders
Kidney Stones
Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Nephrotic Syndrome
Renal Artery Arteriosclerotic Disease
Renal Osteodystrophy
Rhabdomyolysis
Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Small Kidney
Hemodialysis
Kidney Transplant Evaluation
Living Kidney Donor Evaluation
Peritoneal Dialysis
Renal Scan
Ultrasound

Insurance Accepted

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  • BestChoice PPO
    Blue Essentials HMO
  • Open Access Plus
    Cigna PPO
    SureFit Houston
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Aetna
    Open Choice PPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Choice Plus POS II
    Whole Health - Memorial Hermann HMO
  • Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • Choice POS
    HMO Premier HMO
    Preferred PPO
    National POS
    Choice Care Network PPO
    Choice Care PPO
  • Nexus Open Access
    Navigate POS
    Navigate HMO
    Medica Choice
    Choice Plus POS
    Options PPO
  • Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
    Blue Advantage HMO
    Blue Card PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Office
    3333 Bayshore Blvd Ste 270, Pasadena, TX 77504
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (713) 947-9509
  2. 2 Office
    2215 Rollingbrook Dr, Baytown, TX 77521
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (281) 428-2487
  3. 3 Bayshore Dialysis Center
    4901 E Sam Houston Pkwy S, Pasadena, TX 77505
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (281) 487-0586
  4. 4 Fresenius Medical Care Museum District
    4407 Yoakum Blvd, Houston, TX 77006
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (713) 528-8111

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4.7
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Jul 03, 2022
Very easy to talk to, gives explanation of medical situations in easy to understand terms. Answers any questions or concerns in an easy to understand manner.All staff are very friendly and no long wait times that are not uncommon in other doctors offices. This review is regarding the Pasadena office.
J.Keegan — Jul 03, 2022
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Specialties*
Nephrology
Internal Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • UNIVERSITY OF BLIDA / INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES
    1996
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Internal Medicine and Nephrology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • University of ND
    2000
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of ND
    2002
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Baylor University
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Vijay Koka, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Koka's profile.

Dr. Koka frequently treats the following conditions: Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders and End-Stage Renal Disease. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Vijay Koka, MD is affiliated with Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital, HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast, HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood, HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake, Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital, HCA Houston Healthcare Pearland, St. Luke's Health-Patients Medical Center-Pasadena, TX, Liberty Dayton Regional Medical Center, Memorial Hermann Northwest Hospital and Riceland Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Vijay Koka, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine and Nephrology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Houston Methodist Hospital

    6565 Fannin St, Houston, TX

  • Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital

    4401 Garth Rd, Baytown, TX

  • HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast

    4000 Spencer Hwy, Pasadena, TX

  • HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood

    22999 Highway 59 N, Kingwood, TX

  • HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake

    500 W Medical Center Blvd, Webster, TX

  • Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital

    18300 Houston Methodist Dr, Houston, TX

  • HCA Houston Healthcare Pearland

    11100 Shadow Creek Pkwy, Pearland, TX

  • St. Luke's Health-Patients Medical Center-Pasadena, TX

    4600 E Sam Houston Pkwy S, Pasadena, TX

  • Liberty Dayton Regional Medical Center

    1353 N Travis St, Liberty, TX

  • Memorial Hermann Northwest Hospital

    1635 North Loop W, Houston, TX

  • Riceland Medical Center

    538 Broadway, Winnie, TX