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Dr. Christopher G Acker M.D., Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist)
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Dr. Christopher G Acker M.D.

Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology

5/5(6)
671 Hioaks Rd Suite B Richmond VA, 23225
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5/5

About

Dr. Christopher Acker is a nephrologist practicing in Richmond, VA. Dr. Acker specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Acker 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 Pittsburgh Sch of Med, Pittsburgh Pa 1988

University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine 1988

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology

Provider Details

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Dr. Christopher G Acker M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 671 Hioaks Rd Suite B

671 Hioaks Rd Suite B -
Richmond, VA 23225
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New patients: 804-323-6903, 804-272-5814
Fax: 804-560-0232, 804-323-6903

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Dr. Christopher G Acker M.D. has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 6 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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