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Dr. Sijie Zheng, M.D.

Acupuncturist

Dr. Shufang Zheng is a top Acupuncturist in Chesterfield, MO, selected by the International Association of Healthcare Professionals (IAHCP). She is spotlighted in the renowned publication, The Worldwide Leaders in Healthcare. With a passion for the field and an unwavering commitment to the specialties of acupuncture, herbal medicine, herbal nutrition, dietary therapy, and emotional therapy, Dr. Shufang Zheng is an expert in changing the lives of her patients for the better. Through her training in China in the field of traditional Oriental Medicine, and her training in the United States in Western medicine, Dr. Shufang Zheng bridges two cultures to combine the best of both for her patients' treatment plans. As a leader and expert in her field, Dr. Shufang Zheng is passionate about enhancing patient quality of life. She values communication, safety, and trust in dealing directly with patients; she takes time at each appointment to thoroughly talk with patients, listen carefully to them, and understand their problems. She is determined to find the root cause instead of just treating symptoms. In addition to coordinating care with patients' other physicians, she also consults with professionals in China for difficult cases. Though she is based in the Saint Louis, MO, area, Dr. Shufang Zheng treats patients from across the United States who have come to her for help.
To contact Dr. Shufang Zheng, call 314-469-3388.
46 years Experience
Dr. Shufang Zheng, M.D.
  • Chesterfield, MO
  • University of Chinese Medicine
  • Accepting new patients

How do doctors check for kidney stones?

Usually you have symptoms of a kidney stone. Your doctor should give you a three-dimensional CT to prove if you have a kidney stone or not.

Are kidney stones serious?

Not really. Now there are many ways to pass a kidney stone:

-Apple cider vinegar
-Drinking lots of water every few hours
-Herbs

Is it difficult to get a kidney transplant?

To get the kidney that matches your blood type, which is an unpredictable waiting time. But someone can always get lucky, or your family or siblings could donate a kidney to you. READ MORE
To get the kidney that matches your blood type, which is an unpredictable waiting time. But someone can always get lucky, or your family or siblings could donate a kidney to you.

How long does it take to get a new kidney?

Waiting for someone to donate a kidney is an unpredictable time length unless someone in the family donates a kidney to him.

Can donating a kidney shorten your life?

Not really, but two kidneys are much better one kidney function.

What can be the cause of my dark colored urine?

-Eat water lemon
-Drinking one cup water per hour
-Sleep 8 hours

All of the above are going to clear the urine color.

What antibiotics are used to treat kidney infection?

You have to take him to see dr and have a urine test after which the dr will know which antibiotic to give him.

What can I do with the kidney stones?

I treat kidney stone patient that is applying herbs in take and cupping treatment which is good to help pass kidney stone

Is taking creatine supplements safe?

No it is not the way to create your srenth

Symptoms of a kidney infection in a newborn?

The pediatrician should test urine and temperatures and, if needed, other tests, too. If diagnosed with a kidney infection, the newborn is going to have antibiotics.

How is kidney failure handled in a child?

The boy has good chances to recover kidney function if his mother takes him to a holistic medicine doctor.

Can kidney infections go away on their own?

Usually it is difficult to recover by self and to turn chronic condition issues

What leads to dark yellow urine?

Usually for young people to have dark urine, that's caused by not having enough water, especially after dinner. Let your son drink more water every day.

What causes chronic kidney disease?

1) genetic inheritance 2) taking medication too long 3) not drinking enough water every day 4) going to bed after 11 pm 5) overnight shift at work Many reasons can READ MORE
1) genetic inheritance
2) taking medication too long
3) not drinking enough water every day
4) going to bed after 11 pm
5) overnight shift at work

Many reasons can cause kidney malfunction.

Is a kidney transplant better than dialysis?

Usually if your kidney is not failure but creatinine is higher this why let patient start dialysis first and give patient time to manage or improving kidney function if dialysis READ MORE
Usually if your kidney is not failure but creatinine is higher this why let patient start dialysis first and give patient time to manage or improving kidney function if dialysis does not work for patient and kidney transplant is next stage which is better dialysis

Will a kidney transplant at the age of 48 work?

Yes 48 years old is still good for kidney transplant but he has to do his homework 1 exercise 30 to one hour/ day 2 on healthy diet and 3 meals/ day 3 emotions be passivity READ MORE
Yes 48 years old is still good for kidney transplant but he has to do his homework
1 exercise 30 to one hour/ day
2 on healthy diet and 3 meals/ day
3 emotions be passivity

My son has juvenile diabetes. Can this lead to kidney problems?

So hard to answer yes or no because depending on many factors of his life which means how to manage the diet and glucose meanwhile not effective his development. Otherwise is going READ MORE
So hard to answer yes or no because depending on many factors of his life which means how to manage the diet and glucose meanwhile not effective his development. Otherwise is going to affect kidney function in the long term .

Can polycystic kidney disease be treated?

Sorry you have this kidney problem. 1. Usually, I apply herbs to treat polycystic in kidney 2. Drink warm/hot water before you eat breakfast and before going to bed 3. READ MORE
Sorry you have this kidney problem.

1. Usually, I apply herbs to treat polycystic in kidney
2. Drink warm/hot water before you eat breakfast and before going to bed
3. Acupuncture treatment

My brother is due for a kidney transplant. What are the chances that my kidney will work for him?

Based on the Lois type matches. You are such a good, lovely sister to him.

Can a kidney problems cause confusion?

He must has some other problems. You have to take him to have a whole physical exam.