
Christie P Thomas MD MBBS
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
200 Hawkins Dr Iowa City IA, 52242About
Dr. Christie Thomas is a nephrologist practicing in Iowa City, IA. Dr. Thomas specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Thomas 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
Christian Med Coll- Dr M G R Med Univ- Vellore- Tn- India 1982
Dr M.G.R. Medical University / Christian Medical College 1982
Madras Medical College 1982
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Chou-long Huang MD PHD200 HAWKINS DR IOWA CITY IA 52242
- Dr. William J Lawton MD200 Hawkins Dr Iowa City IA 52242
- Dr. Christopher David Blosser M.D.200 Hawkins Dr Iowa City IA 52242
- Dr. Joel A Gordon MD200 Hawkins Dr Iowa City IA 52242
- Dr. Diana I. Jalal MD200 HAWKINS DR IOWA CITY IA 52242
- Dr. Mony Fraer MD200 Hawkins Dr Iowa City IA 52242
Nearest Hospitals
MERCY MEDICAL CENTER - CEDAR RAPIDSl
701 10TH STREET SE CEDAR RAPIDS IA 52403