Dr. Wei D. Zhao M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
400 Gresham Dr Suite 301 Norfolk VA, 23507About
Dr. Wei Zhao is a nephrologist practicing in Norfolk, VA. Dr. Zhao specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Zhao 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
Second Military Med Univ, Fac Med, Shanghai, China 1995
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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