Dr. Cynthia G Kristensen MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
10099 Ridgegate Pkwy Suite 310 Lone Tree CO, 80124About
Dr. Cynthia Kristensen is a nephrologist practicing in Lone Tree, CO. Dr. Kristensen specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Kristensen 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
Univ of Mn Med Sch-Minneapolis, Minneapolis Mn 1977
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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