Overview
Prashanth Kumar is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Victorville, California.
Dr. Kumar is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Kidney Failure, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, and Necrosis.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article and participating in 1 clinical trial. Dr. Kumar is currently accepting new patients.
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Dr. Kumar has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
UCI Health
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UC Irvine Medical Center
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Daniel C. Brennan, M.D., joins the Johns Hopkins Division of Renal Medicine as professor of nephrology and medical director of the Comprehensive Transplant Center. Dr. Brennan’s areas of clinical expertise include transplant nephrology and renal disease. Prior to joining Johns Hopkins, Dr. Brennan was the Alan A. and Edith L. Wolff Professor of renal Diseases at Washington University and the Director of Transplant Nephrology at the Washington University School of Medicine. He received his undergraduate degree from Cornell College and earned his medical degree at the University of Iowa, where he completed a residency in internal medicine. He then completed research and clinical nephrology fellowships at Brigham & Women’s Hospital/Harvard Medical School. Dr. Brennan holds professional memberships at various organizations, including the American College of Physicians, the International Society of Nephrology, the American Society of Nephrology, The Transplantation Society, the American Society of Transplant Physicians and the American Society of Clinical Investigation. Dr. Brennan is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Kidney Disease, Cytomegalovirus Infection, Cytomegalic Inclusion Disease, Kidney Transplant, and Nephrectomy. Dr. Brennan is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Brennan is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Prashanth V. Kumar
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Prashanth V. Kumar?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Prashanth V. Kumar by calling their office at 760-995-4918. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Prashanth V. Kumar a top-rated expert for Acute Kidney Failure?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Prashanth V. Kumar is classified as an Distinguished expert for Acute Kidney Failure, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Prashanth V. Kumar specialize in?
While Dr. Prashanth V. Kumar is a Nephrology, they have specific expertise in Acute Kidney Failure, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Chronic Kidney Disease. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Nephrology.
Does Dr. Prashanth V. Kumar participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Prashanth V. Kumar has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Acute Kidney Failure. You can view a list of Dr. Prashanth V. Kumar's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Prashanth V. Kumar accept my insurance?
Dr. Prashanth V. Kumar accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 760-995-4918 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Acute Kidney FailureDr. Kumar isDistinguished. Learn about Acute Kidney Failure.
- Chronic Kidney DiseaseDr. Kumar isDistinguished. Learn about Chronic Kidney Disease.
- End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)Dr. Kumar isDistinguished. Learn about End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).
- NecrosisDr. Kumar isDistinguished. Learn about Necrosis.
- Advanced
- NephrosclerosisDr. Kumar isAdvanced. Learn about Nephrosclerosis.
- Renovascular HypertensionDr. Kumar isAdvanced. Learn about Renovascular Hypertension.
- Togaviridae DiseaseDr. Kumar isAdvanced. Learn about Togaviridae Disease.
- Experienced
- Congenital Nephrotic SyndromeDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Nephrotic Syndrome.
- Denys-Drash Syndrome (DDS)Dr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Denys-Drash Syndrome (DDS).
- Diabetic NephropathyDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Diabetic Nephropathy.
- Diffuse Mesangial SclerosisDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Diffuse Mesangial Sclerosis.
- Familial Hypocalciuric Hypercalcemia Type 1
- Feingold SyndromeDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Feingold Syndrome.
- Focal Segmental GlomerulosclerosisDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis.
- Frasier SyndromeDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Frasier Syndrome.
- Hepatorenal SyndromeDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Hepatorenal Syndrome.
- High Potassium LevelDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about High Potassium Level.
- HypercalcemiaDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Hypercalcemia.
- IgA NephropathyDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about IgA Nephropathy.
- Milk-Alkali SyndromeDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Milk-Alkali Syndrome.
- Nephrotic SyndromeDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Nephrotic Syndrome.
- Poststreptococcal GlomerulonephritisDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Poststreptococcal Glomerulonephritis.
- Thin Basement Membrane NephropathyDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Thin Basement Membrane Nephropathy.
- Vitamin D DeficiencyDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Vitamin D Deficiency.

