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Hawai'i Nephrologists (Hilo Office)75 Puuhonu Place, Suite 100, Hilo, HI 96720 map
Dr. Valerie Tan is a nephrologist in Hilo. She treats conditions affecting the kidneys such as renal failure, kidney stones, or chronic kidney disease.
Hawai'i Nephrologists (Hilo Office)
Accepting New Patients?
Yes, Dr. Valerie B. Tan is accepting new patients at this office.
Phone
Fax
(808) 935-9783
Address
75 Puuhonu Place, Suite 100, Hilo, HI 96720-3839
Office Details
Insurance Accepted
- Medicare
Bio
Dr. Valerie Tan graduated from Other in 2006.
Dr. Tan has one office in Hawaii where she specializes in Nephrology and Internal Medicine.
Dr. Tan works with one doctor, Dr. Wei Boon Ooi.
Specialties
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Nephrology
As a nephrologist in Hawaii, Dr. Tan diagnoses, treats, and manages diseases and complications affecting your kidneys. These may include kidney stones, chronic kidney disease, renal failure, chronic urinary tract infections, and other disorders that affect the kidneys. When a patient's condition is serious enough to cause kidney failure, Dr. Tan may be responsible for managing the dialysis process.
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Internal Medicine
An internist in Hilo, HI, Dr. Valerie Tan specializes in the primary care of adults through diagnosis and treatment of cross-system illnesses that may affect multiple organic systems. Dr. Tan may also refer patients to specialists when medically needed. For example, patients experiencing severe breathing problems would be referred to a pulmonologist for further diagnostic tests or therapies.
Education & Training
Medical School
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Other
MD • 2006
Hospital Affiliations
- Hilo Medical Center
Languages Spoken
- English
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