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Dr. Sam Wei Gao MD, Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist)
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Dr. Sam Wei Gao MD

Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology

6900 Georgia Ave Nw Nephrology Clinic Washington DC, 20307

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Dr. Sam Gao is a nephrologist practicing in Washington, DC. Dr. Gao specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Gao 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

State University of New York Downstate College of Medicine MD

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 15 years of experience

Dr. Sam Wei Gao MD's Practice location

Sam Gao, MD

6900 Georgia Ave Nw Nephrology Clinic -
Washington, DC 20307
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New patients: 202-782-6462

NAVAL MEDICAL CENTER PORTSMOUTH -
PORTSMOUTH, VA 23708
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