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Dr. Sylvia L. Chi MD, Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist)
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Dr. Sylvia L. Chi MD

Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology

5/5(1)
1425 S Main St Walnut Creek CA, 94596
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Dr. Sylvia Chi is a nephrologist practicing in Walnut Creek, CA. Dr. Chi specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Chi 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

New York Med Coll- Valhalla Ny 1998

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM

Provider Details

FemaleEnglish

Dr. Sylvia L. Chi MD's Practice location

Practice At 1425 S Main St

1425 S Main St -
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
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