
Overview
Christine Murakami, MD, is a board-certified nephrologist offering a comprehensive, evidence-based approach to patient care. Dr. Murakami aims not only to cure and prevent disease, but also to improve quality of life for her patients. She does this by always considering how the clinical diagnosis and treatment she offers will impact her patients’ lives. She takes the time to understand each patient’s fears and concerns, and to thoroughly explain their diagnosis and available treatment options.Dr. Murakami is a member of the American Society of Nephrology, National Kidney Foundation, American Medical Association and American College of Physicians.Away from work, Dr. Murakami enjoys running, gardening, traveling and trying new restaurants.Conditions and Procedures:Acid base and electrolyte abnormalitiesAcute kidney injuryAutosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD)Bone and mineral disease due to renal diseaseChronic kidney disease (CKD)GlomerulonephritisHypertensionProteinuriaRenal transplant recipientVasculitis.
Dr. Murakami is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Low Potassium Level. Her top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Acute Kidney Failure, Chronic Kidney Disease, and Nephrosclerosis.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 5 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
Insurance
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Locations
33501 1st Way S., Federal Way, WA 98003
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.
Franciscan Nephrology Associates At St. Joseph
Aman Gill, MD, specializes in disorders of the kidneys, with particular interest in hypertension and glomerulonephritis. Dr. Gill is board certified in internal medicine with additional fellowship training in nephrology. He believes in treating each patient as he would like to be treated, with the utmost care and compassion.Born and raised in British Columbia, Dr. Gill enjoys his off-hours playing hockey and spending time with his family. Dr. Gill is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Low Potassium Level. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Nephrosclerosis, and Renovascular Hypertension.
Pacific Nephrology Associates, PS
Di Zhao is a Nephrologist in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Zhao is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Low Potassium Level. Her top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, Acute Kidney Failure, and Low Potassium Level. Dr. Zhao is currently accepting new patients.
Franciscan Nephrology Associates At St. Joseph
Jasleen Ghuman, MD, is a nephrologist providing care to hospitalized patients at St. Joseph Medical Center. Dr. Ghuman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Low Potassium Level. Her top areas of expertise are High Potassium Level, Low Sodium Level, Acute Tubular Necrosis, and Acute Kidney Failure.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Acute Kidney FailureDr. Murakami isDistinguished. Learn about Acute Kidney Failure.
- Chronic Kidney DiseaseDr. Murakami isDistinguished. Learn about Chronic Kidney Disease.
- End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)Dr. Murakami isDistinguished. Learn about End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).
- Advanced
- Acute Tubular NecrosisDr. Murakami isAdvanced. Learn about Acute Tubular Necrosis.
- Atypical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (aHUS)
- D-Plus Hemolytic Uremic SyndromeDr. Murakami isAdvanced. Learn about D-Plus Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome.
- Hemolytic-Uremic SyndromeDr. Murakami isAdvanced. Learn about Hemolytic-Uremic Syndrome.
- Low Sodium LevelDr. Murakami isAdvanced. Learn about Low Sodium Level.
- NecrosisDr. Murakami isAdvanced. Learn about Necrosis.
- Experienced
- Diabetic NephropathyDr. Murakami isExperienced. Learn about Diabetic Nephropathy.
- Familial Hypocalciuric Hypercalcemia Type 1Dr. Murakami isExperienced. Learn about Familial Hypocalciuric Hypercalcemia Type 1.
- Gitelman SyndromeDr. Murakami isExperienced. Learn about Gitelman Syndrome.
- GlomerulonephritisDr. Murakami isExperienced. Learn about Glomerulonephritis.
- High Potassium LevelDr. Murakami isExperienced. Learn about High Potassium Level.
- HypercalcemiaDr. Murakami isExperienced. Learn about Hypercalcemia.


