Dr. Christina Elizabeth Lankhorst MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
11100 Euclid Ave Cleveland OH, 44106About
Dr. Christina Lankhorst is a nephrologist practicing in Cleveland, OH. Dr. Lankhorst specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Lankhorst 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 2004
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
Provider Details
Treatments
- High Blood Pressure (hypertension), Kidney Problems
Fellowships
- Univ Hospitals of Cleveland - Nephrology, Cleveland, OH 2010
- University Hospitals Case Medical Center Nephrology
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