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Dr. Edwin Sy Chin MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
16233 Sylvester Rd Sw Suite 250 Seattle WA, 98166About
Dr. Edwin Chin is a nephrologist practicing in Seattle, WA. Dr. Chin specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Chin 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
Manila Central Univ- Coll Of Med- Caloocan City- Manila- Philippines 1987
Manila Central University / College of Medicine 1987
Manila Central University-Filemon D. Tanchoco Foundation College of Medicine 1987
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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