Dr. Jeffrey Che-cheng Chen M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
757 Pacific Street Suite D-2 Monterey CA, 93940About
Dr. Jeffrey Chen is a nephrologist practicing in Monterey, CA. 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
University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry 1996
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