Melissa Y. Kaptik
Expertise in
5
conditions

Dr. Melissa Y. Kaptik

Nephrology
CommonSpirit Health
Franciscan Nephrology Associates At St. Joseph
1708 S Yakima Ave, Suite 107, 
Tacoma, WA 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Expertise in
5
conditions
CommonSpirit Health
Franciscan Nephrology Associates At St. Joseph
1708 S Yakima Ave, Suite 107, 
Tacoma, WA 
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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
Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk, VA
Residency
University of Colorado Health Sciences, Denver, CO
Specialties
Nephrology
Licenses
Internal Medicine in TN
Board Certifications
Nephrology
Fellowships
Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN
Hospital Affiliations
St Joseph Medical Center
St Francis Community Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Female

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Locations

Franciscan Nephrology Associates at St. Joseph
1708 S Yakima Ave, Suite 107, Tacoma, WA 98405
Call: 253-207-4850
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