William Wong, Paediatric Nephrologist 


Dr William Wong MBChB (Otago), FRACP

Special Interests

Paediatric hypertension, haemolytic uraemic syndrome, congenital nephrotic syndrome, post streptococcal glomerulonephritis

Post-fellowship Training

Clinical Fellowship in Paediatric Nephrology at Women and Children’s Hospital, Adelaide, Australia, followed by 2 years in the Department of Nephrology, Birmingham Children’s Hospital.UK.

Contact

Kidzhealth, 81 Remuera Road, Newmarket
phone 09 5244 333
Fax 09 5244 220

Memberships

International Pediatric Nephrology Association
American Society of Nephrology
International Pediatric Hypertension Association

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