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Dr. Douglas A Nigbor MD, Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist)
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Dr. Douglas A Nigbor MD

Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology

5/5(4)
2544 Court Dr Suite F Gastonia NC, 28054
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5/5

About

Dr. Douglas Nigbor is a nephrologist practicing in Gastonia, NC. Dr. Nigbor specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Nigbor 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

Indiana University School of Medicine 1998

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- 2001

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 19 years of experience

Expert Publications

Data provided by the National Library of Medicine

Awards

  • Partner in Caring Award, Department of Spiritual Care - Gaston Memoria 2007  
  • Physicians Recognized by Nursing, Council for Nursing Excellence - Ga 2006  

Professional Memberships

  • Member National Kidney Foundation 
  • Member Gaston Medical Society, NC Medical Society 
  • Member Renal Physicians Association 
  • Member American Society of Nephrology 

Fellowships

  • Vanderbilt University, Nephrology    2004
  • Vanderbilt University Medical Center   
  • Vanderbilt University, Nephrology, TN, USA    2004

Dr. Douglas A Nigbor MD's Practice location

Practice At 2544 Court Dr Suite F

2544 Court Dr Suite F -
Gastonia, NC 28054
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New patients: 336-716-2912, 704-864-8302
Fax: 704-864-0228

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