Dr. David L Cottom M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
1312 Professional Blvd Evansville IN, 47714About
Dr. David Cottom is a nephrologist practicing in Evansville, IN. Dr. Cottom specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Cottom 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 1970
Indiana University School of Medicine 1970
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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