Dr. Rubin Zhang M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
1415 Tulane Ave Hc71 6th Floor New Orleans LA, 70112About
Dr. Rubin Zhang is a nephrologist practicing in New Orleans, LA. Dr. Zhang specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Zhang 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
Nantong Med Coll, Nantong, Jiangsu, China 1985
Zhongshan School of Medicine 1989
Nantong Medical College 1985
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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