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4.7 out of 5

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Alfred K. Cheung, M.D.

Chief, Division of Nephrology

Specialties

Languages

  • Cantonese
  • English

Bio

Alfred K. Cheung, M.D. is a Professor of Medicine, Chief of Division of Nephrology & Hypertension and Executive Director of the Dialysis Program at the University of Utah Hospital & Clinics. As a nephrologist, he manages a variety of kidney diseases, with particular interests in chronic kidney disease, hypertension and chronic dialysis. He is active in research and speaks frequently at a national level in these areas. Dr. Cheung received his M.D. degree from Albany Medical College in New York. He completed his Nephrology fellowship training from the University of California at San Diego. He is board certified in Internal Medicine and Nephrology. Dr. Cheung has been active on various committees in the American Society of Nephrology and National Kidney Foundation. He has also co-chair national practice guidelines.

Locations

Schedule An Appointment Clinical Office Address
(801) 581-6427 Ezekiel R & Edna Dumke Building
Nephrology & Hypertension
85 N Medical Drive East
Salt Lake City, UT 84112

Board Certification and Academic Information

Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Professor
Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Chemistry - Adjunct Professor
Pharmacology and Toxicology - Adjunct Professor
Academic Divisions Nephrology
Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine)
American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Nephrology)
National Board of Medical Examiners

Patient Ratings

The Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to physician related questions on our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey.

Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

Likelihood of recommending doctor
4.7
My confidence in doctor
4.8
Time doctor spent with me
4.5
Doctor spoke using clear language
4.6
Doctor's effort to include me in decisions
4.7
Doctor's concern for questions & worries
4.7
Doctor's explanation of condition/problem
4.7
Wait time at clinic
Doctor's friendliness and courtesy
4.8

Patient Comments

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