Dr. Rex Ochi M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
904 7th Ave Seattle WA, 98104About
Dr. Rex Ochi is a nephrologist practicing in Seattle, WA. Dr. Ochi specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Ochi 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
Univ of Wa Sch of Med, Seattle Wa 1980
University of Washington School of Medicine 1980
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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