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Dr. Shiang-cheng Kung MD, Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist)
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Dr. Shiang-cheng Kung MD

Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology

5501 Old York Rd Levy Grd Floor Philadelphia PA, 19141
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Dr. Shiang-cheng Kung is a nephrologist practicing in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Kung specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Kung 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

Univ Of The Witwatersrand- Med Sch- Johannesburg- So Africa 1992

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 26 years of experience

Dr. Shiang-cheng Kung MD's Practice location

Practice At 5501 Old York Rd Levy Grd Floor

5501 Old York Rd Levy Grd Floor -
Philadelphia, PA 19141
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