Dr. James L. Naughton M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
2160 Appian Way Suite 200 Pinole CA, 94564Rating
4/5
About
Dr. James Naughton is a nephrologist practicing in Pinole, CA. Dr. Naughton specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Naughton 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
Harvard Med Sch, Boston Ma 1972
Harvard Medical School 1972
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Anemia
- High Cholesterol
- Heart Disease
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
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