Dr. Eric C Chen MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
401 Phalen Blvd - Ms 41103c Healthpartners Speci Saint Paul MN, 55130About
Dr. Eric Chen is a nephrologist practicing in Minneapolis, MN. 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.
Education and Training
Ohio Univ- Coll Of Osteo Med- Athens Oh 1999
Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine 2002
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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