Dr. James Askew M.D., Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist)
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Dr. James Askew M.D.

Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology

7708 Mountbatten Rd Ne Tuscaloosa AL, 35406
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Dr. James Askew is a nephrologist practicing in Tuscaloosa, AL. Dr. Askew specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Askew 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

Georgetown University in Washington DC 1972

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Dr. James Askew M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 7708 Mountbatten Rd Ne

7708 Mountbatten Rd Ne -
Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
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