Christopher A. Carlos
Expertise in
10
conditions

Dr. Christopher A. Carlos

Nephrology
400 Parnassus Ave., B1 Plaza Level, 
San Francisco, CA 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
Expertise in
10
conditions
400 Parnassus Ave., B1 Plaza Level, 
San Francisco, CA 

Overview

Dr. Christopher Carlos is a nephrologist who specializes in treating patients with acute kidney injury, chronic kidney disease, hypertension or electrolyte imbalances. He particularly focuses on helping patients manage their symptoms and improve their quality of life. Carlos leads research to assess the potential impact of dialysis therapies on patients' physical function and well-being. Carlos earned his medical degree from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. He completed a residency in internal medicine at UCSF, where he also completed a fellowship in nephrology. Carlos is a member of the American Society of Nephrology and National Kidney Foundation.

Dr. Carlos is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glomerulonephritis, Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, Kidney Transplant, and Nephrectomy.

Dr. Carlos is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine/Nephrology, Nephrology and American Board Of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 8 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. Dr. Carlos is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Nephrology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in CA

Board Certifications

American Board Of Internal Medicine/Nephrology, Nephrology
American Board Of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine

Fellowships

UCSF Graduate Medical Education, Nephrology

Hospital Affiliations

Ucsf Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Aetna
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
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  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Contra Costa Health
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
Health Care Services Corporation
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  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
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  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
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  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Kaiser Permanente
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
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Medicaid
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  • STATE MEDICAID
UnitedHealthcare
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Walgreens
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  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Wellcare
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  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
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  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Nephrology and Hypertension Faculty Practice
400 Parnassus Ave., B1 Plaza Level, San Francisco, CA 94143

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Carlos has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Nephrotic Syndrome
Lupus Nephritis
IgA Nephropathy
Glomerulonephritis

Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Christopher A. Carlos

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Christopher A. Carlos?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Christopher A. Carlos by calling their office at 415-353-2507. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Christopher A. Carlos a top-rated expert for Glomerulonephritis?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Christopher A. Carlos is classified as an Advanced expert for Glomerulonephritis, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Christopher A. Carlos specialize in?

While Dr. Christopher A. Carlos is a Nephrology, they have specific expertise in Glomerulonephritis, Nephrosclerosis, and Renovascular Hypertension. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Nephrology.

Does Dr. Christopher A. Carlos accept my insurance?

Dr. Christopher A. Carlos accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 415-353-2507 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.

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