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Ronald D. Smith PA-C
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
1238 HUFFMAN MILL RD BURLINGTON NC, 27215About
Dr. Ronald Smith is a nephrologist practicing in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Dr. Smith specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Smith 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
MD at Feinberg School of Medicine - Northwestern University
Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine- Nephrology
Provider Details
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- International- He has held many academic appoints of directorship and presidency. -
Internships
- Feinberg School of Medicine - Northwestern University
Fellowships
- Feinberg School of Medicine - Northwestern University - Nephrology
Professional Society Memberships
- American Society of Nephrology
Articles and Publications
- 2 Books and over 250 peer review articles in Europe and one is here in the US. He also was one of the responsible parties for discovering
What do you attribute your success to?
- His mother and father for his upbringing and his wife for her continued partnership and support.
Hobbies / Sports
- Travel, Spending Time Tending to His Farm, Community Service, Music, Traveling With His Lovely Wife Marilyn, Restoring Antique Cars
Favorite professional publications
- Journal of the American Society of Nephrology
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- Dr. Nadear A Elmahi MD1240 Huffman Mill Rd Burlington NC 27215
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