
Dr. Christopher Scott Saunders M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
290 E TOWN ST COLUMBUS OH, 43215About
Dr. Christopher Saunders is a nephrologist practicing in Columbus, OH. Dr. Saunders specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Saunders 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
Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine 1982
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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