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Dr. James B Smart jr M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
2 Shircliff Way Suite 415 Depaul Bld Jacksonville FL, 32204About
Dr. James Smart jr is a nephrologist practicing in Jacksonville, FL. Dr. Smart jr specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Smart jr 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
Med Coll of Ga Sch of Med, Augusta Ga 1990
Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University 1990
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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