Dr. Thomas Bainbridge M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
501 S White St Suite One Mount Pleasant IA, 52641About
Dr. Thomas Bainbridge is a nephrologist practicing in Mount Pleasant, IA. Dr. Bainbridge specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Bainbridge 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
Univ Of Ia Coll Of Med- Iowa City Ia 1987
Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas 1987
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Chronic Kidney Disease
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Practice At 501 S White St Suite One
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