Dr. James L Porile MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
710 Park Pl Mishawaka IN, 46545About
Dr. James Porile is a nephrologist practicing in Mishawaka, IN. Dr. Porile specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Porile 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 Chicago, Pritzker Sch of Med, Chicago Il 1988
University of Chicago Division of the Biological Sciences The Pritzker School of Medicine 1993
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Acute interstitial nephritis with glomerulopathy due to nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents: a review of its clinical spectrum and effects of steroid therapy.
- Gastric adenocarcinoma presenting with soft tissue masses.
- Cimetidine improves the accuracy of clearance measurements in peritoneal dialysis patients.
- Preservation of vascular access.
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