Dr. Christos Argyropoulos M.D., PHD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
A919 Schaiffe Hl 3550 Terrace Street Pittsburgh PA, 15261About
Dr. Christos Argyropoulos is a nephrologist practicing in Pittsburgh, PA. Dr. Argyropoulos specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Argyropoulos 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.
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Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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