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Dr. William Wortham M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
2391 Ne Loop 410 Suite 405 San Antonio TX, 78217About
Dr. William Wortham is a nephrologist practicing in San Antonio, TX. Dr. Wortham specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Wortham 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
Univ of Co Sch of Med, Denver Co 1980
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Practice At 2391 Ne Loop 410 Suite 405
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Ashutosh Kumar Mahajan MD8811 Village Dr San Antonio TX 78217
- Dr. Carl J. Blond M.D.2391 NE LOOP 410 STE 405 SAN ANTONIO TX 78217
- Dr. Jeet Gandhi MD2391 NE LOOP 410 STE 405 SAN ANTONIO TX 78217
- Dr. Peter Smolens M.D.2391 Ne Loop 410 San Antonio TX 78217
- Dr. Rahul S Koushik M.D.2391 Ne Loop 410 San Antonio TX 78217
- Jeffrey T. Sewell MD2391 NE LOOP 410 STE 405 SAN ANTONIO TX 78217
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