Dr. Di Zhao M.D
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
1901 S Union Ave Suite B7011 Tacoma WA, 98405About
Dr. Di Zhao is a nephrologist practicing in Tacoma, WA. Dr. Zhao specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Zhao 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
Capital Med University Of Med Sciences 1993
Capital University of Medical Sciences 1993
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Anemia
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Urinary Tract Infection (uti)
- Vascular Disease
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