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Dr. Waters Merrill Hicks M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
334 Smith Ave Thomasville GA, 31792About
Dr. Waters Hicks is a nephrologist practicing in Thomasville, GA. Dr. Hicks specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Hicks 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
University of Mississippi School of Medicine 1975
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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Practice At 334 Smith Ave
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