Dr. Christof Westenfelder MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
50 N Medical Dr Salt Lake City UT, 84132Rating
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Dr. Christof Westenfelder is a nephrologist practicing in Salt Lake City, UT. Dr. Westenfelder specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Westenfelder 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
Med Acad Luebeck nd Fac Med Christian Albrechts Univ- Kiel- Luebeck 1968
Christian-Albrehcts-University of Kiel Faculty of Medicine 1968
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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