Dr. Adedoyin G. Akintide, MD

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Get to know Nephrologist Dr. Adedoyin G. Akintide, who serves patients in Winchester, Virginia.

An excellent nephrologist, Dr. Akintide is affiliated with Renal Physician Associates of Winchester in Virginia.

The physicians and nurse practitioners at Renal Physician Associates of Winchester work closely and collaboratively to care for the ongoing needs of their patients, and provide the highest level of quality care. They also provide care for their dialysis patients at the Davita Dialysis Centers in Winchester and Front Royal.

A native of Nigeria, Dr. Akintide received his medical degree from the Obafemi Awolowo University College of Health Sciences in 2000. After relocating to the United States, he completed his residency in internal medicine at the Franklin Square Hospital in 2009, and his fellowship in nephrology at the Elmhurst Hospital Center in 2013.

Following his training, the doctor attained board certification in nephrology and internal medicine through the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM). The ABIM is a physician-led, non-profit, independent evaluation organization driven by doctors who want to achieve higher standards for better care in a rapidly changing world.

Nephrology is a specialty of medicine and pediatrics that concerns itself with the kidneys. It is the study of normal kidney function and kidney disease, the preservation of kidney health, and the treatment of kidney disease, from diet and medication to renal replacement therapy. Nephrologists have advanced training in treating kidney disease. They diagnose and treat kidney failure, as well as help patients by prescribing medications, offering special diet advice, and coordinating dialysis care or kidney transplantation when it becomes necessary.

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