Christopher M. Rigsby MD
Radiologist | Diagnostic Ultrasound
2722 Merrilee Dr Suite 230 Fairfax VA, 22031About
Dr. Christopher Rigsby is a radiologist practicing in Fairfax, VA. Dr. Rigsby specializes in diagnosing and treating injuries and diseases using medical imaging techniques such as X-Rays, magnetic resonance imaging and computed tomography exams. These techniques offer accurate visibility to the inside of the patients body and help to detect otherwise hidden illnesses so that they can be treated quickly and efficiently.
Education and Training
University At Buffalo SUNY School Of Med and Biomedical Sciences Buffalo Ny 1980
University at Buffalo State University of New York School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences 1980
Board Certification
RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR
Provider Details
Treatments
- Genitourinary Disorders (urinary System & Male Reproductive Organs), Kidney Problems
Fellowships
- Yale New Haven Hospital 1987
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