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Experienced kidney specialists committed to exceptional patient care

Our Expert Nephrology Team

At Valley Renal Specialist, our board-certified nephrologists bring together decades of experience in kidney care, hypertension management, and clinical research.

Our physicians are committed to providing comprehensive, personalized care to patients throughout the San Fernando Valley.
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Jacob Poulose, M.D. Internal Medicine and Nephrology
Renee Dua, M.D. Internal Medicine and Nephrology
Experienced kidney specialists
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Our Physicians

Jacob Poulose, M.D.

Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Nephrology Dr. Jacob Poulose, a Southern California native, has been caring for patients at our Northridge location since 2015. As the owner of Valley Renal Specialists, he continues the legacy of comprehensive nephrology care that has served this community for decades.
Education and Training

  • Medical Degree: St. Georges University School of Medicine

  • Residency: Internal Medicine, New York Presbyterian Hospital, Queens, NY

  • Fellowship: Nephrology, Keck Medical Center of USC and LAC+USC Healthcare Network

Dr. Poulose's commitment to excellence in nephrology is demonstrated through his:

  • Presentations at the National Kidney Foundation

  • Ongoing research contributions

  • Expertise in nephrology and hypertension

  • Experience in hospital medicine

Languages Spoken
Dr. Jacob Poulose practice emphasizes accessible care for our diverse community, offering services in both Spanish and Malayaman.
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Renee Dua, M.D.

Board Certified in Internal Medicine, Nephrology, and Hypertension Dr. Renee Dua has been providing nephrology care at our Northridge location since 2006, bringing expertise in hypertension management and peritoneal dialysis to Valley Renal Specialists and the patients we have proudly served for nearly two decades.
Education and Training

  • Bachelor of Science: Biochemistry, UC San Diego

  • Medical Degree: Rosalind Franklin University

  • Residency: UCLA

  • Fellowship: Nephrology, USC

Dr. Dua's commitment to advancing healthcare is demonstrated through her:

  • Service as Chief of Medicine at Valley Presbyterian and Simi Valley Hospitals

  • Founding of Heal, providing physician house calls in New York City

  • Development of Together by Renee, a healthcare assistant app

  • Recognition on Inc's Female Founders 100 list in 2022

  • Expertise in hypertension and peritoneal dialysis

Languages Spoken
Dr. Renee Dua's practice emphasizes accessible care for our diverse community, offering services in both English and Spanish.
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Comprehensive Care Focus

Chronic Kidney Disease management
Hypertension treatment
Dialysis care
Clinical research opportunities
Transplant care
Complex case management
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Languages Spoken

To better serve our diverse community, our physicians offer care in multiple languages:
English
Spanish
Hindi, Punjabi & Malayalam
Russian
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8349 Reseda Blvd Suite G, Northridge, CA 91324
(818) 886-7300
Monday-Friday from 9 AM to 5 PM

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