Dr. Mei zhu Peng M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
5314 Ne Irving St Portland OR, 97213About
Dr. Mei zhu Peng is a nephrologist practicing in Portland, OR. Dr. Peng specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Peng 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.
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Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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