Dr. John Stephen Kilpatrick M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
745 Olive St Suite 200 Shreveport LA, 71104Rating
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Dr. John Kilpatrick is a nephrologist practicing in Shreveport, LA. Dr. Kilpatrick specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Kilpatrick 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
Louisiana State Univ School Of Medicine In New Orleans 1980
Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 1976
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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