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Dr. Ya-Kuan Chen, MD

Nephrology* Age 55
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Dr. Ya-Kuan Chen, MD

Nephrology* Age 55
Oakland, CA
Accepting new patients
29 years of experience
Dr. Ya-Kuan Chen, MD is a Nephrologist in Oakland, CA.

About

Dr. Chen graduated from Albert Einstein College of Medicine in 1995 and completed a residency at Baylor College of Medicine.Dr. Ya-Kuan Chen, MD is a Nephrologist in Oakland, CA and has 29 years experience. Dr. Chen currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Alta Bates Summit Medical Center-Alta Bates Campus, Alta Bates Summit Medical Center and Alameda Hospital. Dr. Chen has experience treating conditions like Gout, Diabetes With Renal Manifestations and Parathyroid (Gland) Disease among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Chen's office accepts new patients. Dr. Chen also speaks Chinese and Mandarin. Dr. Chen is board certified in Nephrology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Gout
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Gout
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Gout
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Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Hyperkalemia
Hyperparathyroidism
Acidosis
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Acute Kidney Failure
Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage I
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage II
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III
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Chronic Kidney Disease Stage V
Chronic Kidney Diseases
Dehydration
End-Stage Renal Disease
Hypercalcemia
Hypertension
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypokalemia
Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Nephritis and Nephropathy
Nephrotic Syndrome
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Proteinuria
Renal Hyperparathyroidism
Vitamin D Deficiency
Acute Kidney Infection
Alkalosis
Amyloidosis
Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD)
Congenital Cystic Kidney Disease
Diabetes Insipidus
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Hydronephrosis
Kidney Infection
Kidney Stones
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Rapidly Progressive Nephritic Syndrome
Renal Osteodystrophy
Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Systemic Vasculitis
Ureteral Stones
Vasculitis
Kidney Transplant Evaluation
Living Kidney Donor Evaluation
Peritoneal Dialysis
Renal Scan
Ultrasound

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  • Open Access Plus
    Cigna PPO
  • Platinum 90 PPO
    Bronze Full 4500 PPO
    Blue Shield of California
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  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
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    Northern CA Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus EPO
  • California Care Large Group HMO
    Prudent Buyer Large Group CA PPO
    Prudent Buyer Individual CA PPO
    Select CA HMO
    Prudent Buyer Small Group CA PPO
    California Care Small Group HMO
    Pathway EPO
  • AWH Northern CA HMO
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    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Aetna
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    Navigate POS
    Choice Plus POS
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Locations

  1. 1 Office
    388 9th St Ste 218, Oakland, CA 94607
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (510) 451-0996
  2. 2 Office
    494 Hawthorne Ave # B, Oakland, CA 94609
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  3. 3 Easter Seal Society of Alameda
    2757 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA 94612
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (510) 835-0154
  4. 4 Office
    3300 Webster St Ste 804, Oakland, CA 94609
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (510) 451-0996

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Languages Spoken
Chinese
Mandarin
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Nephrology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Albert Einstein College of Medicine
    1995
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Nephrology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Baylor College of Medicine
    1996
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Baylor College of Medicine
    1998
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University of California-San Francisco
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Ya-Kuan Chen, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Chen's profile.

Dr. Chen frequently treats the following conditions: Gout, Diabetes With Renal Manifestations and Parathyroid (Gland) Disease. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Ya-Kuan Chen, MD is affiliated with Alta Bates Summit Medical Center-Alta Bates Campus, Alta Bates Summit Medical Center and Alameda Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Ya-Kuan Chen, MD holds board certification in Nephrology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Alta Bates Summit Medical Center-Alta Bates Campus

    2450 Ashby Ave, Berkeley, CA

  • Alta Bates Summit Medical Center

    350 Hawthorne Ave, Oakland, CA

  • Alameda Hospital

    2070 Clinton Ave, Alameda, CA