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Dr. Winfield Strickland Word-sims M.D., Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist)
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Dr. Winfield Strickland Word-sims M.D.

Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology

10 McDowell St Asheville NC, 28801

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Dr. Winfield Word-sims is a nephrologist practicing in Asheville, NC. Dr. Word-sims specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Word-sims 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

Northwestern University The Feinberg School of Medicine 1985

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 32 years of experience

Dr. Winfield Strickland Word-sims M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 10 McDowell St

10 McDowell St -
Asheville, NC 28801
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New patients: 828-258-8545
Fax: 828-254-0714

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