Mr. James L Lewis MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
817 Princeton Ave Sw Suite 210 Birmingham AL, 35211About
Dr. James Lewis is a nephrologist practicing in Birmingham, AL. Dr. Lewis specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Lewis 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
In Univ Sch of Med, Indianapolis In 1985
Indiana University School of Medicine 1985
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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