Dr. Thomas Bence Carter DO
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
2609 Village Professional Dr Suite 3 Opelika AL, 36801About
Dr. Thomas Carter is a nephrologist practicing in Opelika, AL. Dr. Carter specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Carter 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
Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine 1987
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Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
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