
Dr. Karen I. Ching MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
94-1480 Moaniani St Waipahu HI, 96797About
Dr. Karen Ching is a nephrologist practicing in Waipahu, HI. Dr. Ching specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Ching 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 Hi John A Burns Sch of Med, Honolulu Hi 1997
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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