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Dr. Christopher Joseph Cosgrove MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
593 Eddy St Dept Of Anesthesia Providence RI, 02903About
Dr. Christopher Cosgrove is a nephrologist practicing in Providence, RI. Dr. Cosgrove specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Cosgrove 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
Med Coll of Ga Sch of Med, Augusta Ga 1995
Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University 1995
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Kidney Problems
Fellowships
- Yale-New Haven Hospital
- Yale University, Fellow:Nephrology 2000
Dr. Christopher Joseph Cosgrove MD's Practice location
Rhode Island Hospital
593 Eddy St Dept Of Anesthesia -Providence, RI 02903Get Direction
Nephrology Associates Inc
318 Waterman Avenue -East Providence, RI 02914Get Direction
EAST PROVIDENCE, RI 02914Get Direction
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- Dr. Ildiko Medve MD318 Waterman Ave East Providence RI 02914
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- Dr. Elkin O Estrada MD1076 N Main St Providence RI 02904
- Dr. Charles E Mccoy MD318 Waterman Ave East Providence RI 02914
- Dr. Eric Scott Kerns MD593 Eddy St Providence RI 02903
- Dr. George P Bayliss M.D.375 WAMPANOAG TRL RIVERSIDE RI 02915
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