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Dr. Paul J Pontier MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
713 Volvo Pkwy Suite 100 Chesapeake VA, 23320About
Dr. Paul Pontier is a nephrologist practicing in Chesapeake, VA. Dr. Pontier specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Pontier 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 Tx Med Branch Galveston, Galveston Tx 1984
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Developmental expression of glucose and triose phosphate isomerase genes in teleost fishes (brachydanio).
- Linkage conservation of homologous esterase loci in fish (Cyprinodontoidei: Poeciliidae).
- Treatment of idiopathic renal magnesium wasting with amiloride.
- Cough-induced hydrothorax in peritoneal dialysis.
- Racial differences in the prevalence and presentation of glomerular disease in adults.
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