Dr. Paul Donald Chidester MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
736 N Battlefield Blvd Chesapeake VA, 23320About
Dr. Paul Chidester is a nephrologist practicing in Chesapeake, VA. Dr. Chidester specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Chidester 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 1984
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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