Dr. Tom Yang M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
503 S. Watson St. Visalia CA, 93277About
Dr. Tom Yang is a nephrologist practicing in Visalia, CA. Dr. Yang specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Yang 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
St. George's University School of Medicine 2002
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Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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