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.
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Locations
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.
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.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
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- Chronic Kidney DiseaseDr. Carlos isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Kidney Disease.
- Congenital Nephrotic SyndromeDr. Carlos isAdvanced. Learn about Congenital Nephrotic Syndrome.
- Feingold SyndromeDr. Carlos isAdvanced. Learn about Feingold Syndrome.
- GlomerulonephritisDr. Carlos isAdvanced. Learn about Glomerulonephritis.
- IgA NephropathyDr. Carlos isAdvanced. Learn about IgA Nephropathy.
- Lupus NephritisDr. Carlos isAdvanced. Learn about Lupus Nephritis.
- NephrosclerosisDr. Carlos isAdvanced. Learn about Nephrosclerosis.
- Nephrotic SyndromeDr. Carlos isAdvanced. Learn about Nephrotic Syndrome.
- Renovascular HypertensionDr. Carlos isAdvanced. Learn about Renovascular Hypertension.
- Thin Basement Membrane Nephropathy
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- Acute Kidney FailureDr. Carlos isExperienced. Learn about Acute Kidney Failure.
- Acute Tubular NecrosisDr. Carlos isExperienced. Learn about Acute Tubular Necrosis.
- Congenital MicrocoriaDr. Carlos isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Microcoria.
- End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)Dr. Carlos isExperienced. Learn about End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).
- Focal Segmental GlomerulosclerosisDr. Carlos isExperienced. Learn about Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis.
- Granulomatosis with PolyangiitisDr. Carlos isExperienced. Learn about Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis.
- High Potassium LevelDr. Carlos isExperienced. Learn about High Potassium Level.
- Kidney TransplantDr. Carlos isExperienced. Learn about Kidney Transplant.
- Lactic AcidosisDr. Carlos isExperienced. Learn about Lactic Acidosis.
- Low Sodium LevelDr. Carlos isExperienced. Learn about Low Sodium Level.
- Metabolic AcidosisDr. Carlos isExperienced. Learn about Metabolic Acidosis.
- NecrosisDr. Carlos isExperienced. Learn about Necrosis.
- NephrectomyDr. Carlos isExperienced. Learn about Nephrectomy.
- Poststreptococcal GlomerulonephritisDr. Carlos isExperienced. Learn about Poststreptococcal Glomerulonephritis.
- Reconstructive Urology SurgeryDr. Carlos isExperienced. Learn about Reconstructive Urology Surgery.
- Respiratory AcidosisDr. Carlos isExperienced. Learn about Respiratory Acidosis.