Dr. Kang-yann Lin MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
1616 Grand Ave Suite A Waukegan IL, 60085About
Dr. Kang-yann Lin is a nephrologist practicing in Waukegan, IL. Dr. Lin specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Lin 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
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine 1971
Kaohsiung Medical University 1967
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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