Christine Murakami
Advanced in Nephrosclerosis

Dr. Christine Murakami

Nephrology
CommonSpirit Health
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Medical Pavilion - Federal Way
33501 1st Way S., 
Federal Way, WA 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Advanced in Nephrosclerosis
CommonSpirit Health
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Medical Pavilion - Federal Way
33501 1st Way S., 
Federal Way, WA 
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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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nephrosclerosis. 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.

Graduate Institution
University Of The Philippines College Of Medicine, Manila, Philippines
Residency
Internal Medicine, University of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington, CT
Specialties
Nephrology
Licenses
Internal Medicine in SC
Board Certifications
Internal Medicine And Nephrology, American Board Of Internal Medicine
Fellowships
Nephrology, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD
Hospital Affiliations
Highline Medical Center
Virginia Mason Medical Center
St Joseph Medical Center
Languages Spoken
English
Filipino
Gender
Female

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Locations

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Medical Pavilion - Federal Way
33501 1st Way S., Federal Way, WA 98003
Call: 253-838-2400

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.


5 Total Publications

Hyperuricemia after orthotopic liver transplantation: divergent associations with progression of renal disease, incident end-stage renal disease, and mortality.
Hyperuricemia after orthotopic liver transplantation: divergent associations with progression of renal disease, incident end-stage renal disease, and mortality.
Journal: BMC nephrology
Published: December 05, 2016
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