Dr. Tom Tanphaichitr, M.D., Internist
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Dr. Tom Tanphaichitr, M.D.

Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology

5/5(1)
224 W Exchange St Suite 330 Akron OH, 44302
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5/5

About

Dr. Natthavat (Tom) Tanphaichitr is a nephrologist practicing in Akron, OH. Dr. Tanphaichitr specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Tanphaichitr 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

Northeast Ohio Medical University 1995

Board Certification

Nephrology (Internal Medicine)

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology

Provider Details

Male English

Areas of expertise and specialization

NephrologyHypertension

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Chief of Nephrology Service Cleveland Clinic Akron General 2015 - Present
  • Director of Undergraduate Medical Education, Internal Medicine Cleveland Clinic Akron General 2017 - Present

Awards

  • Alpha Omega Alpha 1994 Northeast Ohio Medical University 

Professional Memberships

  • American College of Physicians  
  • American Society of Nephrology  

Fellowships

  • Washington University  Nephrology 

Fellowships

  • Washington University School of Medicine

Dr. Tom Tanphaichitr, M.D.'s Practice location

224 W Exchange St Suite 330 -
Akron, OH 44302
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New patients: 330-524-2368, 330-436-3150, 330-376-0477
Fax: 330-436-3160, 330-376-9633

857 Sunridge Rd -
Fairlawn, OH 44333
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Dr. Tom Tanphaichitr, M.D. has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 1 patient. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.
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    Love Dr.Tan, he is a courteous compassionate Dr. Excellent in his field.

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Get to know Nephrologist Dr. Tom Tanphaichitr, who serves patients in Akron, Ohio.

Dr. Tanphaichitr is a highly trained nephrologist caring for adult patients with kidney disease and hypertension (high blood pressure). Since 2015, he has been serving as the Chief of Nephrology Service at Cleveland Clinic Akron General in Ohio.

In his current capacity, he is also the Director of Undergraduate Medical Education, Internal Medicine: Nephrology at Cleveland Clinic Akron General; an Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine at Northeast Ohio Medical University; and a physician at Americare Kidney Institute (at the offices in Akron, Medina, and Green).

Among his hospital affiliations, he collaborates with Akron General Hospital, Akron Children’s Hospital, Crystal Clinic, Cleveland Clinic – Medina Hospital, UH Portage Medical Center, Summa Akron City Hospital, Western Reserve Hospital, and Wooster Community Hospital.

Graduating with his medical degree from the Northeast Ohio Medical University College of Medicine in 1994, Dr. Tanphaichitr went on to perform his residency in internal medicine at Cleveland Clinic Akron General in 1998. This was followed by a fellowship in nephrology at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis in 2000.

Subsequent to his education, the doctor attained board certification in internal medicine and nephrology through the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM). The ABIM is a physician-led, non-profit, independent evaluation organization driven by doctors who want to achieve higher standards for better care in a rapidly changing world. 

To advance his efforts, he remains a member of several professional organizations, including the American College of Physicians and the American Society of Nephrology.

Nephrology is a specialty of medicine and pediatrics that concerns itself with the kidneys. It is the study of normal kidney function and kidney disease, the preservation of kidney health, and the treatment of kidney disease, from diet and medication to renal replacement therapy. Nephrologists have advanced training in treating kidney disease. They diagnose and treat kidney failure, as well as help patients by prescribing medications, offering special diet advice, and coordinating dialysis care when the time comes. 

On a more personal note, Dr. Tanphaichitr speaks both English and Thai.

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