Dr. Demetrious J. Blackmon M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
250 Village Center Pwky Suite 100 Stockbridge GA, 30281About
Dr. Demetrious Blackmon is a nephrologist practicing in Stockbridge, GA. Dr. Blackmon specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Blackmon 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
University of South Alabama College of Medicine 2002
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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