Dr. James S. Cain M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
2602 Franklin Rd Sw Roanoke VA, 24014About
Dr. James Cain is a nephrologist practicing in Roanoke, VA. Dr. Cain specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Cain 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
Eastern Virginia Medical School 1985
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- 1990
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineAwards
- ACP 1994 Fellow
Treatments
- High Blood Pressure (hypertension)
Fellowships
- Nephrology, Naval Medical Center, Portsmouth, VA USA 1993
- Naval Medical Center, Portsmouth, VA Nephrology
- United States Naval Medical Center Nephrology
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