Dr. Thomas H Mims M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
3525 Prytania St Suite 526 New Orleans LA, 70115Rating
4/5
About
Dr. Thomas Mims is a nephrologist practicing in New Orleans, LA. Dr. Mims specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Mims 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
Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 1989
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- High Cholesterol
- Obesity
- Hyperparathyroidism
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Osteomyelitis
- Vascular Disease
Dr. Thomas H Mims M.D.'s Practice location
Practice At 3525 Prytania St Suite 526
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