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Dr. Nelson Chu, MD

Nephrology* Age 71
Dr. Nelson Chu, MD
4.2 (5 Ratings)

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Dr. Nelson Chu, MD is a Nephrology Specialist in Warwick, RI.
Dr. Nelson Chu, MD
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Dr. Nelson Chu, MD

Nephrology* Age 71
Warwick, RI
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38 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Nelson Chu, MD is a Nephrology Specialist in Warwick, RI.

About

Dr. Nelson Chu, MD is a Nephrology Specialist in Warwick, RI and has 38 years experience. They graduated from Tufts University in 1986 and completed a residency at St Louis University Hospital|St Louis University School Of Med.They currently practice at Fresenius Medical Care Warwick and are affiliated with The Miriam Hospital, South County Hospital and Kent Hospital. Dr. Chu has experience treating conditions like Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Chu received an average rating of 4.2/5 from patients and has been reviewed 5 times. Their office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Chu also speaks Arabic and German. Dr. Chu accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Enter a condition or procedure
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Nephritis and Nephropathy
Chronic Kidney Diseases
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Nephritis and Nephropathy
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Nephritis and Nephropathy
Chronic Kidney Diseases
Acute Kidney Failure
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage II
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage IV
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
End-Stage Renal Disease
Gout
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Hyperparathyroidism
Hypertension
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypokalemia
Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia
Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Renal Hyperparathyroidism
Renal Osteodystrophy
Vitamin D Deficiency
Acidosis
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Amyloidosis
Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD)
Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Chronic Glomerulonephritis
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage I
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage V
Congenital Cystic Kidney Disease
Dehydration
Diabetes Insipidus
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Hypercalcemia
Hyperkalemia
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Kidney Stones
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Nephrotic Syndrome
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Potassium Deficiency
Proteinuria
Renal Artery Arteriosclerotic Disease
Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Wegener's Granulomatosis
End-Stage Renal Disease Related Services
Hemodialysis
Kidney Transplant Evaluation
Living Kidney Donor Evaluation
Renal Scan
Ultrasound

Insurance Accepted

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  • Choice Plus POS II
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Locations

  1. 1 Fresenius Medical Care of Warwick
    2814 Post Rd, Warwick, RI 02886
  2. 2 Petteruti Family Practice Inc.
    250 Centerville Rd Bldg E, Warwick, RI 02886
  3. 3 Pediatric Dental Care of Rhode Island
    1775 Bald Hill Rd, Warwick, RI 02886
  4. 4 Office
    17 Virginia Ave Ste 107, Providence, RI 02905

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4.2
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Patient Reviews
Nov 26, 2021
There should be more Doctor’s in the medical profession like Chu. He listens, empathic, someone you can talk to. I would highly recommend Doctor Chu. He is a very good Doctor and person.
— Nov 26, 2021
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About Me

Languages Spoken
Arabic
German
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Nephrology
Nephrology & Renal Medicine
Internal Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Tufts University
    1986
Medical Education

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • St Louis University Hospital|St Louis University School Of Med
Residency Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Nelson Chu, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Chu's profile.

Dr. Chu frequently treats the following conditions: Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Nelson Chu, MD is affiliated with The Miriam Hospital, South County Hospital and Kent Hospital.

Hospital Affiliations

  • The Miriam Hospital

    164 Summit Ave, Providence, RI

  • South County Hospital

    100 Kenyon Ave, Wakefield, RI

  • Kent Hospital

    455 Toll Gate Rd, Warwick, RI