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Christine Murakami, MD

  • Nephrology (Kidney)
Virginia Mason Medical Center
Accepting new patients
Ages 18+

Christine Murakami, MD

Christine Murakami, MD, is a board-certified nephrologist offering a comprehensive, evidence-based approach to patient care. Dr. Murakami aims not only to cure and prevent disease, but also to improve quality of life for her patients. She does this by always considering how the clinical diagnosis and treatment she offers will impact her patients’ lives. She takes the time to understand each patient’s fears and concerns, and to thoroughly explain their diagnosis and available treatment options.

Dr. Murakami is a member of the American Society of Nephrology, National Kidney Foundation, American Medical Association and American College of Physicians.

Away from work, Dr. Murakami enjoys running, gardening, traveling and trying new restaurants.

Conditions and Procedures:

  • Acid base and electrolyte abnormalities
  • Acute kidney injury
  • Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD)
  • Bone and mineral disease due to renal disease
  • Chronic kidney disease (CKD)
  • Glomerulonephritis
  • Hypertension
  • Proteinuria
  • Renal transplant recipient
  • Vasculitis

Specialties

  • Nephrology (Kidney)

Credentials

  • Internal Medicine and Nephrology, American Board of Internal Medicine

Education

  • Medical School: University of the Philippines College of Medicine, Manila, Philippines
  • Residency: Internal Medicine, University of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington, CT
  • Fellowships: Nephrology, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD

Medical groups

  • Virginia Mason Medical Center
  • Puget Sound High Value Network
  • Rainier Health Network

Languages

  • English
  • Filipino

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