4.7
3 Ratings with 3 written Reviews
Summary
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.
Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 31 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN
- 3 written reviews
- 1 specialty
- 8 areas of expertise
- 1 board certification
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 2 office locations
- Female
Office Locations
Dr. Melissa Y Kaptik has 2 locationsFranciscan Nephrology Associates at St. Francis
34509 9th Ave S Suite 203BFederal Way, WA 98003 Tel: (253) 207-4850
MonClosed
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
WedClosed
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
Franciscan Nephrology Associates at St. Joseph
1708 Yakima Ave Ste 107Tacoma, WA 98405 Tel: (253) 207-4850
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 27 Years of Experience | 9 Years of Experience | 8 Years of Experience | |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | Speaks English | ||
| Federal Way , WA | Bellevue , WA | Tacoma , WA | Seattle , WA |
| Med School: Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk, VA | Med School: Peking University Health Science Center | Med School: University Of Maryland School Of Medicine | Med School: University Of Iowa |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Melissa Y Kaptik
Medical Specialties
Dr. Melissa Y Kaptik has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Melissa Y Kaptik has the following 8 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
American Board of Internal Medicine
Internal medicine
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, Washington, 2026, Expired
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Fellowship
Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN
Residency
University of Colorado Health Sciences, Denver, CO
Medical School
Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk, VA
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