Mr. John Jay Elms MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
834 Farrar Drive Conway SC, 29526About
Dr. John Elms is a nephrologist practicing in Conway, SC. Dr. Elms specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Elms 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
Albany Medical College - Union University 1971
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Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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