Dr. Constance B Christ MD, PHD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
199 Spotnap Rd Suite 1 Charlottesville VA, 22911About
Dr. Constance Christ is a nephrologist practicing in Charlottesville, VA. Dr. Christ specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Christ 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
University Of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign 1996
University of Illinois College of Medicine 1996
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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