Dr. Tong Sun MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
305 E Granger Ave Suite 202 Modesto CA, 95350About
Dr. Tong Sun is a nephrologist practicing in Modesto, CA. 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
Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University 1991
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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