Dr. Erica H Hopkins M.D
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
4300b W Railroad St Gulfport MS, 39501About
Dr. Erica Hopkins is a nephrologist practicing in Gulfport, MS. Dr. Hopkins specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Hopkins 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
Temple University School of Medicine 2003
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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