Dr. Andrew Alexander Dixon M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
5255 Snapfinger Park Dr Suite 110 Decatur GA, 30035About
Dr. Andrew Dixon is a nephrologist practicing in Decatur, GA. Dr. Dixon specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Dixon 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 Fl Coll of Med, Gainesville Fl 1985
University of Florida College of Medicine 1985
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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