Dr. Thomas Chen MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
3288 Moanalua Rd Honolulu HI, 96819About
Dr. Thomas Chen is a nephrologist practicing in Honolulu, HI. 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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