Dr. Christopher Joseph Cosgrove MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
593 Eddy St Dept Of Anesthesia Providence RI, 02903About
Dr. Christopher Cosgrove is a nephrologist practicing in Providence, RI. Dr. Cosgrove specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Cosgrove 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
Med Coll of Ga Sch of Med, Augusta Ga 1995
Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University 1995
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Kidney Problems
Fellowships
- Yale-New Haven Hospital
- Yale University, Fellow:Nephrology 2000
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