Dr. Paul W Sanders M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
619 19th St S Birmingham AL, 35233About
Dr. Paul Sanders is a nephrologist practicing in Birmingham, AL. Dr. Sanders specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Sanders 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 South Al Coll of Med, Mobile Al 1979
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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