Our Physicians
Jacob Poulose, M.D.
Board Certified in Internal Medicine and NephrologyDr. 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. Jacob Poulose practice emphasizes accessible care for our diverse community, offering services in both Spanish and Malayalam.
Presentations at the National Kidney Foundation
Ongoing research contributions
Expertise in nephrology and hypertension
Experience in hospital medicine
Languages Spoken
English 
Spanish 
Malayalam 
Renee Dua, M.D.
Board Certified in Internal Medicine, Nephrology, and HypertensionDr. 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 practice emphasizes accessible care for our diverse community, offering services in both English and Spanish.
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
English Spanish Take the First Step
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