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Dr. Melissa Yeh Kaptik MD, Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist)
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Dr. Melissa Yeh Kaptik MD

Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology

1708 YAKIMA AVE TACOMA WA, 98405

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Dr. Melissa Kaptik is a nephrologist practicing in TACOMA, WA. Dr. Kaptik specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Kaptik 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

Eastern Virginia Medical School 2002

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM

Provider Details

FemaleEnglish

Treatments

  • Disorders Of Calcium Metabolism, Hemodialysis, High Blood Pressure (hypertension) And More

Dr. Melissa Yeh Kaptik MD's Practice location

1708 YAKIMA AVE -
TACOMA, WA 98405
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New patients: 253-272-5881
Fax: 253-383-0161

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