Astier M. Alem
Experienced in Lactic Acidosis

Dr. Astier M. Alem

Nephrology
Swedish Medical Center
Eastside Nephrology & Hypertension
13030 121st Way Northeast, 0, 
Kirkland, WA 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Experienced in Lactic Acidosis
Swedish Medical Center
Eastside Nephrology & Hypertension
13030 121st Way Northeast, 0, 
Kirkland, WA 
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Overview

Dr. Astier Alem is a nephrologist in Kirkland. She treats conditions affecting the kidneys such as renal failure, kidney stones, or chronic kidney disease.

Dr. Alem is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lactic Acidosis. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Acute Kidney Failure, and Nephrosclerosis.

Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution
Oregon Health & Science University School Of Medicine , 1992
Residency
Yale University School of Medicine , 1995
Specialties
Nephrology
Licenses
Internal Medicine in WA
Board Certifications
American Board Of Internal Medicine
Fellowships
University of Washington School of Medicine , 1999
Hospital Affiliations
University Of Washington Medical Ctr
Swedish Edmonds Hospital
Evergreenhealth Medical Center
Overlake Hospital Medical Center
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Female

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Locations

Eastside Nephrology & Hypertension
13030 121st Way Northeast, 0, Kirkland, WA
Call: 425-899-5111
Other Locations
Swedish Cherry Hill
500 17th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98122
Call: 206-320-2000
Swedish First Hill
747 Broadway, Seattle, WA 98122
Call: 206-386-6000
Swedish Edmonds
21601 76th Avenue West, Edmonds, WA 98026
Call: 425-640-4000

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


1 Total Publications

Combined crystalline podocytopathy and tubulopathy associated with multiple myeloma.
Combined crystalline podocytopathy and tubulopathy associated with multiple myeloma.
Journal: Human pathology
Published: August 20, 2013
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Areas of Expertise

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