Dr. James Douglas Smith MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
136 Sherman Ave Suite 405 New Haven CT, 06511About
Dr. James Smith is a nephrologist practicing in New Haven, CT. Dr. Smith specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Smith 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 Ky Coll of Med, Lexington Ky 1974
University of Kentucky College of Medicine 1974
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Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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