Dr. Richard L Ingram MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
1602 Vernon Rd Suite 400 Lagrange GA, 30240About
Dr. Richard Ingram is a nephrologist practicing in Lagrange, GA. Dr. Ingram specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Ingram 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 Alabama School of Medicine 1979
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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Treatments
- Diabetes
- Kidney Stones
- Anemia
- High Cholesterol
- Gout
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Hypothyroidism
- Vascular Disease
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