RICHARD CHAN, M.D.
139 CENTRE STREET, SUITE #712
NEW YORK, N.Y. 10013
(212) 226-8027
Dr. Chan is a graduate of New York Medical College (1986) and is Nephrology Board Certified since 1992. He specializes in outpatient Nephrology, and is committed to providing high quality, comprehensive, personalized medical care for his patients for over 30 years. Dr. Chan is a solo practitioner, and does not utilize physician extenders (PA's, RN's). All consultations are conducted with Dr. Chan face-to-face, and audio/video ("Skype" telehealth visits) are available as well. As a specialist only, Dr. Chan integrates medical evaluation, testing procedures, and decisions regarding therapy with his patients' referring physicians. He is affiliated with Lenox Hill Hospital, Upper East Side Dialysis Center, and Chinatown Dialysis Center. Dr. Chan attended New York City public schools, and lives with his family in New Jersey.
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DR. CHAN'S PRACTICE IS 100% NEPHROLOGY
Areas of Special Interest
chronic kidney disease, stages 3,4,5 (eGFR<60)
diabetic kidney disease
protein in the urine
gout flares and prevention, elevated uric acid, tophi reduction
kidney disease related anemia
resistant hypertension
microscopic hematuria (blood in the urine)
secondary hyperparathyroidism/vitamin D deficiency
kidney stone prevention
sodium & water imbalance
elevated blood potassium, low blood potassium
acute kidney injury
hemodialysis
kidney transplant referral
(Dr. Chan is NOT a trained surgeon - if you're seeking an operation, please consult a Urologist)
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VISIBLE blood in the urine
PAIN when you urinate
Changes in urinary pattern
Frequent need to urinate
Inability to urinate
Weak or hesitant urinary stream
Incontinence (difficult holding urine or leaking)
Pain in lower abdomen
Kidney stone pain
Frequent urinary tract infections
Male infertility
Male impotence or erectile dysfunction
Mass in testicle
Kidney cancer
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Bladder cancer
Prostate cancer
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