Dr. Christopher Carlos
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 top areas of expertise are Glomerulonephritis, Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, Kidney Transplant, and Nephrectomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 10 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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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.
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Stanford Hospital And Clinics
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University Healthcare Alliance
Glenn Chertow is a Nephrologist in San Pablo, California. Dr. Chertow is highly rated in 28 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Calciphylaxis, Kidney Transplant, and Parathyroidectomy.
University Of California San Francisco
Flavio Vincenti is a Nephrologist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Vincenti is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis, Chronic Kidney Disease, Cytomegalovirus Infection, Glomerulonephritis, and Kidney Transplant.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Christopher Carlos
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Christopher Carlos?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Christopher 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 Carlos a top-rated expert for Glomerulonephritis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Christopher 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 Carlos specialize in?
While Dr. Christopher 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 Carlos participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Christopher Carlos has published 10 articles and abstracts on conditions like Glomerulonephritis. You can view a list of Dr. Christopher Carlos's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Christopher Carlos accept my insurance?
Dr. Christopher 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.
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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.