Dr. James W Whitfield MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
1801 Redrock Dr Gallup NM, 87301About
Dr. James Whitfield is a nephrologist practicing in Gallup, NM. Dr. Whitfield specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Whitfield 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 Mo, Columbia Sch of Med, Columbia Mo 1978
University of Pennsylvania, PA 1978
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Dr. Oladipo A Adeniyi MD1801 Redrock Dr Gallup NM 87301![]()
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