Dr. John M Arthur MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
171 Ashley Ave Charleston SC, 29425About
Dr. John Arthur is a nephrologist practicing in Charleston, SC. Dr. Arthur specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Arthur 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 Ia Coll Of Med- Iowa City Ia 1990
Roy J Lucille A Carver College of Medicine At University of Iowa,Iowa City, Ia, United States 1990
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