Dr. Ruth L Smothers MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
1011 Surrey Street Lafayette LA, 70509Rating
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Dr. Ruth Smothers is a nephrologist practicing in Lafayette, LA. Dr. Smothers specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Smothers 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 Az Coll of Med, Tucson Az 1975
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