Dr. Francis M Phillippi MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
1010 Lakeland Square Ext Suite A Flowood MS, 39232About
Dr. Francis Phillippi is a nephrologist practicing in Flowood, MS. Dr. Phillippi specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Phillippi 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
University of Mississippi School of Medicine 1999
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineDr. Francis M Phillippi MD's Practice location
Dr. Francis M Phillippi MD's reviews
Write ReviewPatient Experience with Dr. Phillippi
Recommended Articles
- Leukocyte Esterase Test
Leukocyte Esterase Urine TestLeukocyte esterase (LE) is an esterase produced by white blood cells (WBCs) or leukocytes. A leukocyte esterase test is a urine test used to detect the presence of white blood cells and other health conditions associated with infection.Normally, leukocyte esterase...
- What Could Swollen Feet Mean?
Swollen feet can be easily linked to pregnancy, standing for long hours, or injury by most people. These cases are often temporary and not a cause for concern. However, swollen feet can also be experienced by people without these factors and can be a sign of an underlying medical condition,...
- Is There an Early Diagnosis Possible in Hyperkalemia?
The human body is made up of certain minerals, each of which has a role to play to ensure a smooth function of the body. The body is considered healthy and working to its best ability when the prescribed balance of these minerals is maintained. When these minerals are lower or higher than the...
- What Are the Signs and Symptoms of Lupus?
It is very hard to diagnose lupus. Since two individuals can have different signs of lupus, doctors have a hard time diagnosing it and treating it effectively. To diagnose lupus, it can take a long time, which can be distracting to both the doctor and the affected person. The symptoms of lupus can...
- What Causes Kidney Stones? How to Prevent and Treat Kidney Stones
Kidney stones are also known as renal calculi. The occurrence of kidney stones is known as nephrolithiasis. Kidney stones in the urinary tract lead to a condition known as ureterolithiasis. Kidney stones are seen as a common occurrence in the medical world. One in twenty people tend to suffer from...
- What Is Rhabdomyolysis: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment
IntroductionRhabdomyolysis is a complex medical condition that involves a rapid destruction of the skeletal muscle tissues along with the release of muscle proteins and other muscle cell contents to leak outside of the cells and into the bloodstream. This leakage includes the following muscle...
Nearby Providers
- Dr. Luis A Juncos M.D.2500 N State St Jackson MS 39216
- Dr. Tibor Fulop MD2500 N State St Jackson MS 39216
- Olurotimi Badero MD5240 ROBINSON RD JACKSON MS 39204
- Dr. Nosratollah Ghaemmaghami MD381 Medical Drive Jackson MS 39216
- Dr. Carla G Monico M.D.2500 N STATE ST JACKSON MS 39216
- Dr. Minesh Babul Pathak M.D.761 Rice Rd Ridgeland MS 39157