Dr. Christopher V Poole MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
251 N Lyerly St Suite 100 Chattanooga TN, 37404About
Dr. Christopher Poole is a nephrologist practicing in Chattanooga, TN. Dr. Poole specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Poole 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 South Al Coll of Med, Mobile Al 1998
University of South Alabama College of Medicine 1998
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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