Dr. John Murdoch Herion M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
1302 Medical Center Dr Wilmington NC, 28401About
Dr. John Herion is a nephrologist practicing in Wilmington, NC. Dr. Herion specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Herion 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 Nc At Chapel Hill Sch of Med, Chapel Hill Nc 1983
Physician Assistant Studies, Barry University, FL 1983
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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