Dr. Christine Buchek Vigneault MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
701 Cottage Grove Rd Bloomfield CT, 06002About
Dr. Christine Vigneault is a nephrologist practicing in Bloomfield, CT. Dr. Vigneault specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Vigneault 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
Eastern Virginia Medical School 2005
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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Treatments
- Acute Kidney Failure, Chronic Kidney Disease, Peritoneal Dialysis And More
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