Our Expert Nephrology Team
At Valley Renal Specialists, 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.
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 & 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
- Presentations at the National Kidney Foundation
- Ongoing research contributions
- Expertise in nephrology and hypertension
- Experience in hospital medicine
Languages Spoken
English 
Spanish 
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 & Training
- Bachelor of Science: Biochemistry, UC San Diego
- Medical Degree: Rosalind Franklin University
- Residency: UCLA
- Fellowship: Nephrology, USC
- 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 Experience the Difference
Expert, personalized kidney care from board-certified nephrologists who take the time to know you.