Frances Tian
Expertise in
13
conditions

Dr. Frances Tian

Nephrology
1708 S Yakima Ave, Suite 107, 
Tacoma, WA 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
Referral may be required
Expertise in
13
conditions
1708 S Yakima Ave, Suite 107, 
Tacoma, WA 

Overview

Frances Tian, MD, is a board-certified internal medicine physician with subspecialty board certification in nephrology. In addition to her nephrology practice, Dr. Tian serves as an acting instructor and research fellow at the University of Washington in Seattle.Dr. Tian enjoys connecting with her patients through storytelling. She synthesizes each patient’s story with clinical data in order to re-tell their stories in a way that honors their truth and deepens her understanding of medicine and life. Understanding how factors outside of medicine can impact a patient’s health, Dr. Tian seeks to help patients with chronic conditions live fully, as opposed to leading lives in service to their condition.Dr. Tian is a member of the American Society of Nephrology. In 2019 she was an American Society of Nephrology Kidney Stars recipient.Away from work, Dr. Tian enjoys hiking with her dogs, photography and travel.

Dr. Tian is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Diabetic Nephropathy, Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, and Acute Kidney Failure.

She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 4 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Tian is currently accepting new patients.

Graduate Institution

The Ohio State University College Of Medicine, Columbus, OH

Residency

Internal Medicine, The University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL

Specialties

Nephrology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in WA

Fellowships

Nephrology, University of Washington, Seattle, WA

Hospital Affiliations

Harrison Medical Center
St Joseph Medical Center
St Anthony Hospital
St Clare Hospital
St Francis Community Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Insurance

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Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
AlohaCare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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Anthem BCBS
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cambia Health Solutions
  • EPO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • PPO
Change Healthcare
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Community Health
  • EPO
  • HMO
Coordinated Care
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
Group Health Cooperative
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
HealthPartners
  • POS
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Kaiser Permanente
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
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  • STATE MEDICAID
Medicare
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  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Moda Health
  • EPO
  • PPO
Premera
  • EPO
  • PPO
Premera Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • PPO
UnitedHealthcare
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Walgreens
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  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Wellcare
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  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
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Locations

Franciscan Nephrology Associates at St. Joseph
1708 S Yakima Ave, Suite 107, Tacoma, WA 98405

Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Frances Tian

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Frances Tian?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Frances Tian by calling their office at 253-207-4850. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Frances Tian a top-rated expert for Diabetic Nephropathy?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Frances Tian is classified as an Advanced expert for Diabetic Nephropathy, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Frances Tian specialize in?

While Dr. Frances Tian is a Nephrology, they have specific expertise in Diabetic Nephropathy, Nephrosclerosis, and Renovascular Hypertension. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Nephrology.

Does Dr. Frances Tian accept my insurance?

Dr. Frances Tian accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and AlohaCare. We recommend calling the office directly at 253-207-4850 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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.

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