Dr. Clifford P. Culpepper M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
2602 Franklin Rd Sw Roanoke VA, 24014About
Dr. Clifford Culpepper is a nephrologist practicing in Roanoke, VA. Dr. Culpepper specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Culpepper 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
University of Virginia School of Medicine 1983
Wake Forest School of Medicine of Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center 1978
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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