Dr. Christopher J Frankel M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
240 Middletown Blvd Suite 200 Langhorne PA, 19047Rating
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Dr. Christopher Frankel is a nephrologist practicing in Langhorne, PA. Dr. Frankel specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Frankel 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
Rutgers 1996
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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