Overview
Dr. John E. Sy is a board-certified UCI Health nephrologist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of kidney diseases and disorders. His clinical interests include chronic kidney disease, acute kidney injuries, polycystic kidney disease, electrolyte disorders and dialysis.He earned his medical degree at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas. He completed a residency in internal medicine at Olive View-UCLA Medical Center in Sylmar, Calif., and a fellowship in nephrology at UC San Francisco, where he also received a master’s degree in clinical research.His research interests include the impact of frailty on patients with chronic kidney disease, clinical outcomes of dialysis patients and anticoagulation among patients with chronic kidney disease.Sy, who also is fluent in Hokkien Chinese, believes in working with his patients to improve their quality of life.
Dr. Sy is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, and Kidney Transplant.
Dr. Sy is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Nephrology. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 21 peer reviewed articles.
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Locations
101 The City Drive South, Orange, CA 92868
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. John E. Sy
Is Dr. John E. Sy a top-rated expert for Chronic Kidney Disease?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. John E. Sy is classified as an Advanced expert for Chronic Kidney Disease, 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. John E. Sy specialize in?
While Dr. John E. Sy is a Nephrology, they have specific expertise in Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Nephrosclerosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Nephrology.
Does Dr. John E. Sy participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. John E. Sy has published 21 articles and abstracts on conditions like Chronic Kidney Disease. You can view a list of Dr. John E. Sy's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. John E. Sy accept my insurance?
Dr. John E. Sy accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly 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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- Chronic Kidney DiseaseDr. Sy isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Kidney Disease.
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- Acute Kidney FailureDr. Sy isExperienced. Learn about Acute Kidney Failure.
- End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)Dr. Sy isExperienced. Learn about End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).
- GlomerulonephritisDr. Sy isExperienced. Learn about Glomerulonephritis.
- Kidney TransplantDr. Sy isExperienced. Learn about Kidney Transplant.
- Low Sodium LevelDr. Sy isExperienced. Learn about Low Sodium Level.
- Lupus NephritisDr. Sy isExperienced. Learn about Lupus Nephritis.