Dr. Andrea Lee Yao M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
280 W Macarthur Blvd Oakland CA, 94611About
Dr. Andrea Yao is a nephrologist practicing in Oakland, CA. Dr. Yao specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Yao 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
Umdnj-New Jersey Med Sch- Newark Nj 1996
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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