Brittany Kirk Starrett NP
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
385 HAWTHORNE LN STE 200 ATHENS GA, 30606About
Dr. Brittany Starrett is a nephrologist practicing in ATHENS, GA. Dr. Starrett specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Starrett 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.
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