Dr. James Hazelwood Somerville M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
6363 France Ave S Suite 400 Minneapolis MN, 55435About
Dr. James Somerville is a nephrologist practicing in Minneapolis, MN. Dr. Somerville specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Somerville 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 Md Sch of Med, Baltimore Md 1975
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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