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Dr. Sylvia L. Chi MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
1425 S Main St Walnut Creek CA, 94596About
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
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- Dr. John R. Valdin MD1425 S Main St Walnut Creek CA 94596
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