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
Patients’ Perspective
- Gave an accurate diagnosis
- Had a good bedside manner
- Spent time with me
Based on patient feedback. Read the reviews
Office Locations
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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| Nephrology | Nephrology | Nephrology | Nephrology |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | ||
| 12 Years of Experience | 12 Years of Experience | 39 Years of Experience | |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | |||
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| Med School: Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk, VA | Med School: Universidad Nacional Autonoma De Honduras Facultad De Ciencias Medicas | Med School: Uniformed Services Univ Of The Health Sciences F E Hebert Schl Of Medicine | Med School: Univ Of British Columbia Fac Of Med |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Melissa Y Kaptik
Medical Specialties
Melissa Y Kaptik has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Melissa Y Kaptik has the following 8 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
Melissa Y Kaptik holds an expired medical license in the state of Washington. They are board certified in Internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
Board Certifications
Board certified in Internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Washington that expired in 2026.
Education & Training
Fellowship
Completed their fellowship at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN.
Residency
Completed their residency at University of Colorado Health Sciences, Denver, CO.
Medical School
Graduated from Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk, VA.
NPI Number
Melissa Y Kaptik's NPI number is 1215084025.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is Melissa Kaptik's office located?
- Melissa Kaptik's office is located at 34509 9th Ave S Suite 203B, Federal Way, WA, 98003.
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