Dr. Christopher L Po MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
3418 Casey St Loris SC, 29569Rating
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Dr. Christopher Po is a nephrologist practicing in Loris, SC. Dr. Po specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Po 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
Dr. Nicanor Reyes Medical Foundation Institute of Medicine - Far Eastern University 1983
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Lymphocytic responses and the gradual hippocampal neuron loss following infection with lymphocytic choriomeningitis virus (LCMV).
- Viral infection of developing GABAergic neurons in a model of hippocampal disinhibition.
- The role of sequential ultrafiltration and varying dialysate sodium on vascular stability during hemodialysis.
- Plasma refilling during hemodialysis with decreasing ultrafiltration. Influence of dialysate sodium.
- Home ascites drainage using a permanent Tenckhoff catheter.
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