Overview
Melissa Yeung, MD, is a transplant nephrologist and an Instructor in Medicine at Harvard Medical School and she is the Assistant Director of the BWH Tissue Typing Laboratory. Dr. Yeung’s research focuses on identifying novel pathways to prevent rejection after transplantation while lessening the need for lifelong immunosuppression.
Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Acute Tubular Necrosis, Interstitial Nephritis, and Kidney Transplant.
Dr. Yeung is board certified in Internal Medicine and Nephrology. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 38 peer reviewed articles.
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45 Francis Street, 2nd Floor, Boston, MA 02115
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. Melissa Y. Yeung
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Melissa Y. Yeung?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Melissa Y. Yeung by calling their office at 617-732-6383. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Melissa Y. Yeung a top-rated expert for Kidney Transplant?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Melissa Y. Yeung is classified as an Experienced expert for Kidney Transplant, 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. Yeung specialize in?
While Dr. Melissa Y. Yeung is a Nephrology, they have specific expertise in Kidney Transplant, Chronic Kidney Disease, and End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Nephrology.
Does Dr. Melissa Y. Yeung participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Melissa Y. Yeung has published 38 articles and abstracts on conditions like Kidney Transplant. You can view a list of Dr. Melissa Y. Yeung's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Melissa Y. Yeung accept my insurance?
Dr. Melissa Y. Yeung accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 617-732-6383 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Acute Tubular NecrosisDr. Yeung isExperienced. Learn about Acute Tubular Necrosis.
- Chronic Kidney DiseaseDr. Yeung isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Kidney Disease.
- End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)Dr. Yeung isExperienced. Learn about End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).
- Interstitial NephritisDr. Yeung isExperienced. Learn about Interstitial Nephritis.
- Kidney TransplantDr. Yeung isExperienced. Learn about Kidney Transplant.