Dr. Angus C Howard M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
595 HURRICANE SHOALS RD NW STE 100 LAWRENCEVILLE GA, 30046About
Dr. Angus Howard is a nephrologist practicing in Atlanta, GA. Dr. Howard specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Howard 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.
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