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Weizhen Tan, MD is a pediatric nephrologist in Newton, MA specializing in pediatric nephrology. He graduated from University of Massachusetts Medical School. Weizhen Tan, MD is affiliated with Wentworth-Douglass Hospital, Newton-Wellesley Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital.
Kidney Stones
Kidney stones are hard deposits that form in the kidneys, made up of minerals that are normally present in urine. They can vary in size, from as small as a grain of sand to as large as a nickel, occasionally even larger. Sometimes they lodge in the kidney, and sometimes they break free and make their way out through the urinary tract, which can be extremely painful.
Kidney stones can be smooth or jagged and are yellow to brown in color. They are mostly comprised of the minerals calcium, oxalate, and phosphorus. Examining the stones to see what they are made of can show what caused the stone to be formed in the first place. For example, a stone made of mostly calcium, which is the most common type, can happen any time the urine becomes too concentrated due to dehydration or a blockage in the kidney. A uric acid stone forms when acid levels in the urine get too high, usually due to excessive consumption of animal protein such as meat and fish. A struvite stone is a sign of certain infections, and a cystine stone can be due to a genetic disorder that raises the risk of kidney stones.
The most common symptom of kidney stones is pain, either in the back or lower abdomen, or severe pain when urinating. There may also be blood in the urine. Treatment for kidney stones depends on how large the stone is. Very small stones can pass out of the body on their own, and they do not require treatment other than drinking adequate water and taking pain killers. Larger stones need to be broken apart and removed. The main treatment options are:
People who have had one kidney stone are at risk of developing another. To reduce this risk, patients are given instructions specific to the type of stone they developed. Generally the instructions will include drinking more water to dilute the urine, but it may also involve lowering sodium intake or eating less meat.
Weizhen Tan, MD graduated from University of Massachusetts Medical School. He completed residency at Yale University Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Pediatric Nephrology, American Board of Pediatrics and has a state license in Massachusetts.
Medical School: University of Massachusetts Medical School
Residency: Yale University Affiliated Hospitals
Board Certification: Pediatric Nephrology, American Board of Pediatrics
Licensed In: Massachusetts
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Weizhen Tan, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Humana ChoiceCare Network, United Healthcare PBO, United Healthcare ACD, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Blue Cross Blue Shield Partners Plus, Blue Cross Blue Shield Managed Care, Blue Cross Blue Shield Indemnity, Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue Care 65, Harvard Pilgrim ACD, Aetna, OSW - Vermont, OSW - Connecticut, OSW - Rhode Island, OSW - New Hampshire, Unicare, OSW, Great-West Healthcare, Medicare, Cigna, Tufts Health Plan, TRICARE, Fallon Community Health Plan (FCHP), Anthem, Health Care Value Management (HCVM), Harvard Pilgrim PBO, Beech Street, AllWays Health (NHP) - ACD, Commonwealth Care Alliance, Medicare ACO - ACD, Senior Whole Health, Well Sense Pediatrics, MassHealth, AllWays Health (NHP) - PBO, Well Sense, BMC HealthNet Mass Health MCO/ACO, Medicare - NH, Medicare ACO - PBO, Well Sense Health Plan NH and Medicare - ACD.
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Dr. Weizhen Tan is a specialist in pediatric nephrology. He works in Boston, MA, Beverly, MA, and Newton, MA. These areas are among his clinical interests: kidney stones, hypertension (high blood pressure), and glomerular diseases. Dr. Tan is an in-network provider for Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Coventry, Humana ChoiceCare Network, and more. He graduated from the University of Massachusetts Medical School. Dr. Tan's medical residency was performed at Yale-New Haven Hospital. His hospital/clinic affiliations include Beverly Hospital, Massachusetts General Hospital, and Newton-Wellesley Hospital. He has an open panel.
