Mrs. Lara B Watkins MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
35 Collier Road, Nw Suite 610 Atlanta GA, 30309About
Dr. Lara Watkins is a nephrologist practicing in Atlanta, GA. Dr. Watkins specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Watkins 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 South Al Coll of Med, Mobile Al 1996
University of South Alabama College of Medicine 1996
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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