Dr. Christopher Eric Rich M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
30 N 1900 E Room 4r312 Salt Lake City UT, 84132About
Dr. Christopher Rich is a nephrologist practicing in Salt Lake City, UT. Dr. Rich specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Rich most typically treats conditions like kidney stones, chronic kidney disease, acute renal failure, polycystuc kidney disease, high blood pressure and more. Nephrologists are also experts on kidney transplantation and dialysis. They are usually referred to by primary care physicians for problems related to the kidneys, and while they can perform tests to diagnose kidney disorders, they do not perform surgeries.
Education and Training
Jefferson Med Coll-Thos Jefferson Univ, Philadelphia Pa 2002
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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- Dr. Terrence Scott Bjordahl M.D.50 N Medical Dr Salt Lake City UT 84132
- Dr. Irel Scott Eppich MD50 N Medical Dr Salt Lake City UT 84132
- Dr. Duncan Ross Mcgregor OtherUniversity Of Utah Department Of Nephrology Salt Lake City UT 84132
- Dr. Aylin Rachel Rodan M.D.85 MEDICAL DR SALT LAKE CITY UT 84112
- Dr. Donald Elliott Kohan MD50 N Medical Dr Salt Lake City UT 84132
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