Mark Allen Wigger M.D.?
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Mark Allen Wigger M.D., Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist)
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Mark Allen Wigger M.D.

Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology

5/5(8)
3601 Tvc Nashville TN, 37232
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5/5

About

Dr. Mark Wigger is a nephrologist practicing in Nashville, TN. Dr. Wigger specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Wigger 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

E Tn State Univ J H Quillen Coll Of Med- Johnson City Tn 1984

East Tennessee State University James H. Quillen College of Medicine 1984

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- 2001

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 33 years of experience

Treatments

  • Transplant Surgery, Heart Transplant, Heart Failure

Fellowships

  • VANDERBILT UNIV HSP, NASHVILLE, TN United States,, Nephrology    1987
  • Oregon Health Sciences University    1992
  • Vanderbilt University Medical Center    1991
  • OHSU, PORTLAND, OR United States, Nephrology    1989

Mark Allen Wigger M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 3601 Tvc

3601 Tvc -
Nashville, TN 37232
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New patients: 615-322-3000

Practice At 4230 Harding Rd Suite 330

4230 Harding Rd Suite 330 -
Nashville, TN 37205
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New patients: 615-452-4210

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Patient Experience with Dr. Wigger


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Mark Allen Wigger M.D. has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 8 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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