Dr. Emily X Sun M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
557 Sandhurst Dr Fayetteville NC, 28304About
Dr. Emily Sun is a nephrologist practicing in Fayetteville, NC. Dr. Sun specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Sun 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
Tong Ji University Med School MD
Tong Ji University Med School 1990
Tongji Medical University 1990
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- 2002
Provider Details
Treatments
- High Blood Pressure (hypertension), Dialysis, Kidney Problems
Professional Memberships
- Member NCMS
- Member CCMS
- Member ACP
- Member RPA
- Member AMA
Fellowships
- Boston University Medical center, Nephrology, MA, US 2004
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