Dr. Jing Chen MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
1415 Tulane Ave New Orleans LA, 70112About
Dr. Jing Chen is a nephrologist practicing in New Orleans, LA. 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
Jiangxi Med Coll, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China 1984
Peking Union Medical University 1989
JEWISH HOSP OF OMAHA 1984
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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