Dr. Jim Yao M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
314 Ridge Rd Munster IN, 46321About
Dr. Jim Yao is a nephrologist practicing in Munster, IN. Dr. Yao specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Yao 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
Hunan Medical College (China) MD 12
West Virginia University School of Medicine 1982
Xiangya School of Medicine
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