Dr. Christopher W. Glanton M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
222 Sidney Baker St S Suite 208 Kerrville TX, 78028About
Dr. Christopher Glanton is a nephrologist practicing in Kerrville, TX. Dr. Glanton specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Glanton 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
Walter Sisulu University Faculty of Health Sciences
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Southwestern Medical School 1997
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