Ms. Janet Elaine Biggs MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
1145 S UTICA AVE TULSA OK, 74104About
Dr. Janet Biggs is a nephrologist practicing in Tulsa, OK. Dr. Biggs specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Biggs 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 Ok Coll of Med, Oklahoma City Ok 1996
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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