Dr. Mark Gregory Wood MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
106 Oak St Thomasville GA, 31792About
Dr. Mark Wood is a nephrologist practicing in Thomasville, GA. Dr. Wood specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Wood 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 Mo, Columbia Sch of Med, Columbia Mo 1978
Emory University School Of Medicine
UNIV HOSPS AND CLINICS 1978
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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