
Dr. Chong Young Parke M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
6367 E Tanque Verde Rd Suite 200 Tucson AZ, 85715About
Dr. Chong Parke is a nephrologist practicing in Tucson, AZ. Dr. Parke specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Parke most typically treats conditions like kidney stones, chronic kidney disease, acute renal failure, polycystuc kidney disease, high blood pressure and more. Nephrologists are also experts on kidney transplantation and dialysis. They are usually referred to by primary care physicians for problems related to the kidneys, and while they can perform tests to diagnose kidney disorders, they do not perform surgeries.
Education and Training
Dongguk Univ MD
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
Provider Details
Awards
- 2005 Gold Star Award for Superior Patient Care, Tucson, AZ, VA Health Care
Professional Memberships
- Member American College of Physicians
- Member American Society of Nephrology
- Member American Society of Transplantation
Fellowships
- University of Arizona, University Medical Center, Nephrology, Tucson, AZ 2009
- University of California, Los Angeles, Ronald Reagon Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA 2011
- University of Arizona, University Medical Center, Tucson, AZ, Nephrology Fellow 2009
- University of California, Los Angeles, Ronald Reagan Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA, Nephrology Fellow 2011
Dr. Chong Young Parke M.D.'s Practice location
Practice At 6367 E Tanque Verde Rd
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