Dr. James Daniel Gifford MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
1216 Somerville Road Se Decatur AL, 35601About
Dr. James Gifford is a nephrologist practicing in Decatur, AL. Dr. Gifford specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Gifford 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 Tn, Memphis, Coll of Med, Memphis Tn 1982
Georgetown University in Washington DC 1982
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Diabetes
- Heart Disease
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (copd)
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
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