Dr. Pang-yen Fan M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
55 Lake Ave N Department Of Nephro Worcester MA, 01655About
Dr. Pang-yen Fan is a nephrologist practicing in Worcester, MA. Dr. Fan specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Fan 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
Boston University School of Medicine 1985
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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