Dr. Ping-hsin Chen M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
25 Crossroads Dr Suite 205 Owings Mills MD, 21117About
Dr. Ping-hsin Chen is a nephrologist practicing in Pikesville, MD. 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
Jefferson Med Coll-Thos Jefferson Univ, Philadelphia Pa 1991
Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University 1991
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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