Dr. Christopher J. Passero
Overview
Christopher Passero, MD, specializes in nephrology and is certified in nephrology and internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He practices at University of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department of Medicine, Division of Renal-Electrolyte and UPMC Kidney Clinic at University Center and is affiliated with UPMC Mercy, UPMC Shadyside, UPMC East, UPMC McKeesport, UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital, and UPMC Presbyterian. He completed his fellowship and residency at University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and medical degree at Brown University Alpert School of Medicine. Are you already a patient of this provider and have a MyUPMC account? Log in to MyUPMC to schedule.
Dr. Passero is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Acute Kidney Failure, and Necrosis.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 7 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
120 Lytton Avenue, Suite 201, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
400 Oxford Drive, Suite 203, Monroeville, PA 15146
5200 Centre Avenue, Suite 509, Pittsburgh, PA 15232
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.
UPMC Kidney Clinic
Dr. Rondon is an Associate Professor of Medicine in the Renal-Electrolyte Division at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and Program Director of the Nephrology Fellowship Training Program at UPMC Medical Education. He also serves as Associate Clinical Director of the Renal-Electrolyte Division and Chief of Renal Services at UPMC Magee Womens Hospital. Dr. Rondon was born and raised in Lima, Peru, where he attended Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos School of Medicine. He completed his residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston and then a fellowship in Nephrology at UPMC Medical Education. Dr. Rondon also has a Master of Science degree in Medical Education from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Rondon has published several manuscripts in the area of hyponatremia. His current research includes the effect of oral urea on the clinical outcomes associated with chronic non-severe hyponatremia. Other interests include electrolyte physiology and medical education. His interest in medical education focuses on innovative ways to teach fluid, electrolytes and acid-base disorders to residents and students. Dr. Rondon is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians and American Society of Nephrology. Dr. Rondon is also a former Harvard Macy Scholar. Are you already a patient of this provider and have a MyUPMC account? Log in to MyUPMC to schedule. Dr. Rondon is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osmotic Demyelination Syndrome, Low Sodium Level, Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone Secretion (SIADH), and Osmotic Diuresis.
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Allegheny Clinic
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Areas of Expertise
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- Chronic Kidney DiseaseDr. Passero isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Kidney Disease.
- End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)Dr. Passero isAdvanced. Learn about End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).
- Experienced
- Acute Kidney FailureDr. Passero isExperienced. Learn about Acute Kidney Failure.
- Acute Tubular NecrosisDr. Passero isExperienced. Learn about Acute Tubular Necrosis.
- Congenital Nephrotic SyndromeDr. Passero isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Nephrotic Syndrome.
- Feingold SyndromeDr. Passero isExperienced. Learn about Feingold Syndrome.
- Gitelman SyndromeDr. Passero isExperienced. Learn about Gitelman Syndrome.
- GlomerulonephritisDr. Passero isExperienced. Learn about Glomerulonephritis.