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Dr. Yiann E. Chen MD, Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist)
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Dr. Yiann E. Chen MD

Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology

901 Nevin Ave Kaiser Permanente Me Richmond CA, 94801

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Dr. Yiann Chen is a nephrologist practicing in Richmond, CA. Dr. Chen specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Chen 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.

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MaleEnglish 16 years of experience

Dr. Yiann E. Chen MD's Practice location

Practice At 901 Nevin Ave Kaiser Permanente Medical Center

901 Nevin Ave Kaiser Permanente Me -
Richmond, CA 94801
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New patients: 510-307-2343
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OAKLAND, CA 94611
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