
Dr. Alvin raymond Co Tan M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
2510 W GRAND PKWY N KATY TX, 77449About
Dr. Alvin raymond Tan is a nephrologist practicing in KATY, TX. Dr. Tan specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Tan 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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