Overview
Melissa Y. Kaptik, MD, is a board-certified nephrologist specializing in chronic kidney disease, hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis, and kidney transplantation. She became interested in nephrology after watching her grandparents suffer from kidney failure. Dr. Kaptik believes open communication with her patients and colleagues is the key to providing excellent medical care.Dr. Kaptik is a member of the National Kidney Foundation, American Society of Nephrology and the Renal Physicians Association.
Dr. Kaptik is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Renovascular Hypertension. Her top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone Secretion (SIADH), and Nephrosclerosis.
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Locations
1708 S Yakima Ave, Suite 107, Tacoma, WA 98405
Franciscan Nephrology Associates At St. Joseph
Shanza Mujeeb, MD, is a board-certified nephrologist who treats adults with renal disorders, including, among others, calcium disorders, electrolyte disorders, acute kidney injury, chronic kidney disease and renal vascular disease.Dr. Mujeeb values the relationships she develops with her patients and their families while focused on the provision of high quality, compassionate care. She takes a patient-centric, team-based approach to care, where she educates patients on their health care options and works with their primary care physician and other specialists to achieve the best possible outcome.Dr. Mujeeb is a Fellow of the American Society of Nephrology, National Kidney Foundation, American Medical Association and American College of Physicians. Dr. Mujeeb is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Renovascular Hypertension. Her top areas of expertise are Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, Chronic Kidney Disease, and Acute Kidney Failure.
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 Renovascular Hypertension. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Nephrosclerosis, and Renovascular Hypertension.
Franciscan Medical Group
Meghana Awad is a Nephrologist in Lakewood, Washington. Dr. Awad is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Renovascular Hypertension. Her top areas of expertise are Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, Chronic Kidney Disease, and Lactic Acidosis. Dr. Awad is currently accepting new patients.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Chronic Kidney DiseaseDr. Kaptik isDistinguished. Learn about Chronic Kidney Disease.
- End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)Dr. Kaptik isDistinguished. Learn about End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).
- Advanced
- NephrosclerosisDr. Kaptik isAdvanced. Learn about Nephrosclerosis.
- Renovascular HypertensionDr. Kaptik isAdvanced. Learn about Renovascular Hypertension.
- Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone Secretion (SIADH)
- Experienced
- Acute Kidney FailureDr. Kaptik isExperienced. Learn about Acute Kidney Failure.
- Alport SyndromeDr. Kaptik isExperienced. Learn about Alport Syndrome.
- Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease
- Congenital Nephrotic SyndromeDr. Kaptik isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Nephrotic Syndrome.
- Feingold SyndromeDr. Kaptik isExperienced. Learn about Feingold Syndrome.
- GlomerulonephritisDr. Kaptik isExperienced. Learn about Glomerulonephritis.