
Dr. Qizhi Xie M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
1050 Bower Hill Rd Suite 204 Pittsburgh PA, 15243About
Dr. Qizhi Xie is a nephrologist practicing in Pittsburgh, PA. Dr. Xie specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Xie most typically treats conditions like kidney stones, chronic kidney disease, acute renal failure, polycystuc kidney disease, high blood pressure and more. Nephrologists are also experts on kidney transplantation and dialysis. They are usually referred to by primary care physicians for problems related to the kidneys, and while they can perform tests to diagnose kidney disorders, they do not perform surgeries.
Education and Training
Tongji Med Univ, Wuhan, Hubei, China 1986
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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Dr. Qizhi Xie M.D.'s Practice location
Practice At 1050 Bower Hill Rd Suite 204
1050 Bower Hill Rd Suite 204 -Pittsburgh, PA 15243Get Direction
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