Dr. John Wayne Smith M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
1900 Malvern Ave Suite 304 Hot Springs National Park AR, 71901About
Dr. John Smith is a nephrologist practicing in Hot Springs National Park, AR. 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 Ar Coll of Med, Little Rock Ar 1981
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine 1981
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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