Dr. Christopher Sperati M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
1800 Orleans St Baltimore MD, 21287About
Dr. Christopher Sperati is a nephrologist practicing in Baltimore, MD. Dr. Sperati specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Sperati 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
Penn State Medicine
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- 2003
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Treatments
- Electrolyte Disorders, Glomerulonephritis, High Blood Pressure (hypertension) And More
Fellowships
- Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine / Nephrology 2007
- Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine / Nephrology 2004
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