Dr. Christopher A. Gisler MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
1401 FORBES AVE STE 350 PITTSBURGH PA, 15219About
Dr. Christopher Gisler is a nephrologist practicing in San Antonio, TX. Dr. Gisler specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Gisler 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
University of Virginia / Main Campus 2006
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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