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 highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone Secretion (SIADH), and Nephrosclerosis.
Graduate Institution
Residency
Specialties
Licenses
Board Certifications
Fellowships
Hospital Affiliations
Languages Spoken
Gender
Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- EPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- PPO
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- HMO
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- HMO
- PPO
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
Accepted plan types not found. Please verify directly with the provider.
- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- EPO
- PPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
- MEDICARE PDP
- OTHER MEDICARE
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
1708 S Yakima Ave, Suite 107, Tacoma, WA 98405
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 highly rated in 25 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Nephrosclerosis, and Renovascular Hypertension.
Multicare Nephrology Specialists-Puyallup
Mohammed Baccora is a Nephrologist in Puyallup, Washington. Dr. Baccora is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Kidney Disease, Acute Kidney Failure, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Nephrosclerosis.
Uw Medicine/Harborview Medical Center
Rajnish Mehrotra is a Nephrologist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Mehrotra is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Kidney Disease, Secondary Peritonitis, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Diabetic Nephropathy, and Kidney Transplant.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Melissa Y. Kaptik
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Melissa Y. Kaptik?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Melissa Y. Kaptik 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. Melissa Y. Kaptik a top-rated expert for End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Melissa Y. Kaptik is classified as an Distinguished expert for End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), 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. Melissa Y. Kaptik specialize in?
While Dr. Melissa Y. Kaptik is a Nephrology, they have specific expertise in End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, and Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone Secretion (SIADH). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Nephrology.
Does Dr. Melissa Y. Kaptik accept my insurance?
Dr. Melissa Y. Kaptik accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Shield of California. 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.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- 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.