Dr. Jason James Eckel M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
Dumc 2301 Erwin Rd Durham NC, 27710About
Dr. Jason Eckel is a nephrologist practicing in Durham, NC. Dr. Eckel specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Eckel 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.
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Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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