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Dr. Nelson Chow MD, Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist)
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Dr. Nelson Chow MD

Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology

4/5(3)
801 W 5th Ave Suite 509 Spokane WA, 99204
Rating

4/5

About

Dr. Nelson Chow is a nephrologist practicing in Spokane, WA. Dr. Chow specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Chow 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

Mc Gill Univ- Fac Of Med- Montreal- Que- Canada 1995

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Treatments

  • Kidney Problems

Fellowships

  • Nephrology Boston University - Boston, MA Nephrology 

Dr. Nelson Chow MD's Practice location

Practice At 801 W 5th Ave Suite 509

801 W 5th Ave Suite 509 -
Spokane, WA 99204
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New patients: 509-744-1500, 509-473-3790, 509-474-6560

105 W 8TH AVE -
SPOKANE, WA 99204
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New patients: 509-340-0930, 509-474-6560
Fax: 509-747-2054

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Dr. Nelson Chow MD has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 3 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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Continue straight onto South Washington Street 1114 ft
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