
Dr. James O. Wells M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
2193 Northlake Pkwy Suite 102 Tucker GA, 30084About
Dr. James Wells is a nephrologist practicing in Tucker, GA. Dr. Wells specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Wells 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
Wake Forest School of Medicine of Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center 1963
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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