Dr. Ralph W Stafford MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
251 N Lyerly St Suite 100 Chattanooga TN, 37404About
Dr. Ralph Stafford is a nephrologist practicing in Chattanooga, TN. Dr. Stafford specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Stafford 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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