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Dr. Donald N Hammonds D.O.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
432 16th St Suite B Ashland KY, 41101About
Dr. Donald Hammonds is a nephrologist practicing in Ashland, KY. Dr. Hammonds specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Hammonds 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
Oklahoma College Of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery 1980
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