
Shan shan Chen MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
Msc 04-2785 1 University Of New Albuquerque NM, 87131About
Dr. Shan shan Chen is a nephrologist practicing in Albuquerque, NM. Dr. Chen specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Chen 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.
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- Dr. Milagros Anahi Martinez M.D.Msc10 5550, 1 University Of New Mexico Albuquerque NM 87131
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- Dr. Carlos M Claudio M.D.1 University Of New Mexico Albuquerque NM 87131
- Dr. Jesse M Piceno MDUnm Hospital Internal Medicine Albuquerque NM 87131
- Dr. James Ingram Gibb MD2211 Lomas Ne Albuquerque NM 87131
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