Dr. Edith M Simmons MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
1015 E 32nd St Suite 414 Austin TX, 78705About
Dr. Edith Simmons is a nephrologist practicing in Austin, TX. Dr. Simmons specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Simmons 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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Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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- Member Travis County Medical Society
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