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Dr. Weizhen Tan, MD is a pediatric nephrologist in Newton, MA specializing in pediatric nephrology. He graduated from University of Massachusetts Medical School. Dr. Weizhen Tan, MD is affiliated with Newton-Wellesley Hospital, Massachusetts General Hospital and MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL PHYSICIANS ORGANIZATION INC.
2014 Washington Street 6 South
Newton, MA 02462
22 Patriot Place
Foxboro, MA 02035
340 Wood Road
Braintree Town, MA 02184
55 Fruit Street
Boston, MA 02114
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.
Dr. Weizhen Tan, MD graduated from University of Massachusetts Medical School. 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
Board Certification: Pediatric Nephrology, American Board of Pediatrics
Licensed In: Massachusetts
Dr. Weizhen Tan, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Weizhen Tan, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, MultiPlan, United Healthcare, Tufts Health Plan, Aetna, TRICARE, Medicare, Medicaid, Humana, Coventry, Cigna, Blue California, Beech Street, WellPoint, Medicare ACO, WellSense, Senior Whole Health, Fallon Health, Commonwealth Care Alliance, Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare, Medicare - NH, NH Healthy Families, Mass General Brigham Health Plan, MassHealth, WellSense NH and Blue Cross Blue Shield NH.
According to our sources, Dr. Weizhen Tan, MD accepts the following insurance providers:
Dr. Weizhen Tan, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.92 out of 5 stars based on 62 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Weizhen Tan, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Newton, MA.
Dr WEIZHEN TAN is amazing and very charming individual. He treats his patient with respect and empathy. He shows real care and concerns about patient. He goes into all the details and makes sure that patient understands very well about the condition. He would not mind about spending 10 mins extra to make sure that patient feels satisfied. Thanks so much. You are rock star Dr WEIZHEN TAN
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Weizhen Tan, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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Dr. Weizhen Tan sees patients in Newton, MA and Boston, MA. His medical specialty is pediatric nephrology. Areas of expertise for Dr. Tan include kidney stones, hypertension (high blood pressure), and glomerular diseases. He seems to be an in-network provider for Blue California, Coventry, and Viant, as well as other insurance carriers. He attended medical school at the University of Massachusetts Medical School. Dr. Tan trained at a hospital affiliated with Yale University for his residency. He is professionally affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital and Newton-Wellesley Hospital. Doctor.com reports that he is not accepting new patients.
