Dr. Christine L Johns MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
401 Phalen Blvd Ms 41103c Healthpart Saint Paul MN, 55130About
Dr. Christine Johns is a nephrologist practicing in Minneapolis, MN. Dr. Johns specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Johns 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 Ut Sch of Med, Salt Lake Cty Ut 2003
University of Utah School of Medicine 2003
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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