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Dr. Christopher Acker, MD

Nephrology* Age 62
Dr. Christopher Acker, MD
5.0 (2 Ratings)

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Dr. Christopher Acker, MD is a Nephrology Specialist in Richmond, VA.
Dr. Christopher Acker, MD
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Dr. Christopher Acker, MD

Nephrology* Age 62
Richmond, VA
Accepting new patients
36 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Christopher Acker, MD is a Nephrology Specialist in Richmond, VA.

About

Dr. Christopher Acker, MD is a Nephrology Specialist in Richmond, VA and has 36 years experience. They graduated from University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in 1988 and completed a residency at Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Medical Center.They currently practice at Richmond Nephrology Associates and are affiliated with Johnston-Willis Hospital and Chippenham Hospital. Dr. Acker has experience treating conditions like Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia, Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease and Hypokalemia among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Acker received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 2 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Acker is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

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Explains Conditions Well

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Low Wait Times

Patients are usually seen in 10 minutes or less.

Friendly Staff

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Easy Scheduling

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Enter a condition or procedure
Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypokalemia
Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypokalemia
Chronic Kidney Diseases
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Hyperkalemia
Nephritis and Nephropathy
Proteinuria
Acidosis
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Acute Kidney Failure
Alkalosis
Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage II
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage IV
Congenital Cystic Kidney Disease
Dehydration
End-Stage Renal Disease
Gout
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Hydronephrosis
Hypercalcemia
Hyperparathyroidism
Hypertension
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Kidney Stones
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Nephrotic Syndrome
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Renal Hyperparathyroidism
Renal Osteodystrophy
Vitamin D Deficiency
Acute Glomerulonephritis
Acute Kidney Infection
Acute Nephritic Syndrome
Amyloidosis
Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD)
Chronic Glomerulonephritis
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage I
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage V
Chronic Nephritic Syndrome
Congenital Anomalies of Kidney
Congenital Renal Agenesis and Dysgenesis
Diabetes Insipidus
Henoch–Schönlein Purpura (HSP)
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Kidney Infection
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Potassium Deficiency
Renal Artery Arteriosclerotic Disease
Rhabdomyolysis
Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Small Kidney
Systemic Vasculitis
Ureteral Stones
Vasculitis
Wegener's Granulomatosis
Hemodialysis
Kidney Transplant Evaluation
Living Kidney Donor Evaluation
Peritoneal Dialysis
Plasmapheresis
Renal Scan
Ultrasound

Insurance Accepted

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    KeyCare-VA POS
    KeyCare-VA PPO
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Locations

  1. 1 Richmond Nephrology Associates
    671 Hioaks Rd Ste B, Richmond, VA 23225

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Aug 27, 2020
Dr. Acker and his nurse are always friendly and very professional. Linda always returns calls in an appropriate amount of time.
— Aug 27, 2020
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Specialties*
Nephrology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
    1988
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Internal Medicine and Nephrology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Medical Center
    1989
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Medical Center
    1991
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
    1996
Fellowship Hospital
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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Christopher Acker, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Acker's profile.

Dr. Acker frequently treats the following conditions: Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia, Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease and Hypokalemia . See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Christopher Acker, MD is affiliated with Johnston-Willis Hospital and Chippenham Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Christopher Acker, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine and Nephrology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Johnston-Willis Hospital

    1401 Johnston Willis Dr, North Chesterfield, VA

  • Chippenham Hospital

    7101 Jahnke Rd, Richmond, VA