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Dr. Yi Cai, MD

Pediatric Nephrology* Age 64
Dr. Yi Cai, MD
4.6 (17 Ratings)

Offers telehealth

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Dr. Yi Cai, MD is a Pediatric Nephrologist in Lansing, MI.
Dr. Yi Cai, MD
4.6 (17 Ratings)
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Dr. Yi Cai, MD

Pediatric Nephrology* Age 64
Lansing, MI
Accepting new patients
43 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Yi Cai, MD is a Pediatric Nephrologist in Lansing, MI.

About

Dr. Cai graduated from Nanjing Medical University, Faculty Of Medicine in 1982 and completed a residency at NEW YORK Medical College. Dr. Yi Cai, MD is a Pediatric Nephrologist in Lansing, MI and has 43 years experience. Dr. Cai currently practices at Helen DeVos Children's Hospital (Nephrology) Lansing and are affiliated with Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital. At present, Dr. Cai received an average rating of 4.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 17 times. Dr. Cai's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Cai is board certified in Pediatric Nephrology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

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Friendly Staff

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Proteinuria
Hydronephrosis
Hypertension
Proteinuria
Hydronephrosis
Hypertension
Acute Kidney Failure
Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Congenital Anomalies of Kidney
Hypokalemia
Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Nephritis and Nephropathy
Nephrotic Syndrome
Vitamin D Deficiency
Acidosis
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Acute Glomerulonephritis
Acute Kidney Infection
Acute Nephritic Syndrome
Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD)
Bartter Syndrome
Birth Defects
Chronic Glomerulonephritis
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage I
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage II
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III
Chronic Kidney Diseases
Congenital Cystic Kidney Disease
Congenital Medullary Cystic Kidney Disease
Congenital Obstruction of Ureterovesical Junction
Congenital Polycystic Kidney Disease
Congenital Renal Agenesis and Dysgenesis
Congenital Renal Dysplasia
Dehydration
Diabetes Insipidus
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
End-Stage Renal Disease
Gout
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Henoch–Schönlein Purpura (HSP)
Hypercalcemia
Hyperkalemia
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Kidney Hypertrophy
Kidney Infection
Kidney Stones
Limb Swelling
Lupus
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Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Renal Artery Arteriosclerotic Disease
Renal Hyperparathyroidism
Renal Osteodystrophy
Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Small Kidney
Systemic Vasculitis
Traumatic Acute Kidney Injury
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Vasculitis
End-Stage Renal Disease Related Services
Hemodialysis
Kidney Transplant Evaluation
Living Kidney Donor Evaluation
Peritoneal Dialysis
Renal Scan
Ultrasound

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  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Cigna HMO
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    Curative PPO
  • Choice Plus POS II
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Priority PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Choice Care PPO

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Cai
4.6
Based on 17 Reviews
5 Stars (13)
4 Stars (2)
3 Stars (2)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (0)

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Jan 13, 2025
Dr Cai made my 13 year old feel comfortable and well-cared-for. He has a kind disposition and was SO prepared before our visit.
— Jan 13, 2025
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Specialties*
Pediatric Nephrology
Pediatrics
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Nanjing Medical University, Faculty Of Medicine
    1982
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Pediatric Nephrology and Pediatrics
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • NEW YORK Medical College
    2006
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • NEW YORK Medical College
    2008
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Mott Children's Hospital
    2010
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Yi Cai, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Cai's profile.

Dr. Yi Cai, MD is affiliated with Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Yi Cai, MD holds board certification in Pediatric Nephrology and Pediatrics.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital

    100 Michigan St NE, Grand Rapids, MI