Dr. James Christian Elliott M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
5255 E. Stop 11 Road Suite 440 Indianapolis IN, 46237About
Dr. James Elliott is a nephrologist practicing in Indianapolis, IN. Dr. Elliott specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Elliott 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.
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Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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