Dr. Christopher Owen Thomas M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
6902 Se Lake Rd Suite 100 Portland OR, 97267About
Dr. Christopher Thomas is a nephrologist practicing in Portland, OR. Dr. Thomas specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Thomas 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 Ks Sch of Med, Kansas City Ks 1995
Ks Hegde Medical Academy, Medical Sciences Complex 1995
University of Wales in Great Britain 1995
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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