Dr. Patrick C Chua M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
123 Summer St Worcester MA, 01608About
Dr. Patrick Chua is a nephrologist practicing in Worcester, MA. Dr. Chua specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Chua 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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