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Dr. Wei Zhao, MD

Dr. Wei Zhao, MD

Nephrology*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Wei Zhao, MD is a nephrologist in Norfolk, VA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Zhao has extensive experience in Glomerulonephritis & Nephropathy. He graduated from SHANGHAI FIRST MEDICAL COLLEGE / NATIONAL SHANGHAI MEDICAL COLLEGE in 1985. He is affiliated with medical facilities Sentara Leigh Hospital and Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

5 Star Rating
Based on 3 reviews 5 Star Rating (3 reviews)

Practice

420 N Center Dr Bldg 11 Norfolk, VA 23502

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Hospital Highlight

Dr. Zhao is affiliated with Sentara Leigh Hospital Norfolk, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Zhao specializes in the areas of Internal Medicine & Nephrology. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Zhao's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Zhao

5.0

3 ratings, 3 with a written review
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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May 16, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Nancy C – Feb 10, 2023
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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SB – Nov 23, 2020
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About Me

biography

Dr. Wei Zhao, MD is a nephrologist in Norfolk, VA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Zhao has extensive experience in Glomerulonephritis & Nephropathy. He graduated from SHANGHAI FIRST MEDICAL COLLEGE / NATIONAL SHANGHAI...read more
  • Nephrology

  • Internal Medicine

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  • Brigham And Women's Hospital|eastern Va Med School

    Residency Hospital
  • Shanghai First Medical College / National Shanghai Medical College

    Medical School, 1985
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Internal Medicine
Nephrology
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Healthgrades has not received any data indicating a board action exists for this provider.
  • English

  • Chinese

Locations

Practice

Liberating Lives Christian Counseling & Psychol420 N Center Dr Bldg 11 Norfolk, VA 23502
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Office814 Kempsville Rd Bldg 17 Norfolk, VA 23502
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Tidewater Kidney Specialists Inc.4445 Corporation Ln Ste 100 Virginia Beach, VA 23462
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Sentara Leigh Hospital

    830 Kempsville Rd
    Norfolk, VA 23502
    Recipient of 8
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    77%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital

    1060 First Colonial Rd
    Virginia Beach, VA 23454
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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