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Dr. Darren Wayne Barefield M.D., Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist)
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Dr. Darren Wayne Barefield M.D.

Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology

3/5(3)
7414 Sumrall Dr Baton Rouge LA, 70812
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Dr. Darren Barefield is a nephrologist practicing in Baton Rouge, LA. Dr. Barefield specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Barefield 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

La State Univ Sch of Med In Shreveport, Shreveport La 1990

Louisiana State Univ School Of Medicine In New Orleans 1990

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Medical Oncology

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Dr. Darren Wayne Barefield M.D.'s Practice location

Darren Barefield, MD

7414 Sumrall Dr -
Baton Rouge, LA 70812
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Dr. Darren Wayne Barefield M.D. has a rating of 3 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 3 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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