Dr. Paul E Miller M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
4134 Opelousas Rd Ville Platte LA, 70586About
Dr. Paul Miller is a nephrologist practicing in Ville Platte, LA. Dr. Miller specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Miller 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
La State Univ Sch of Med In New Orleans, New Orleans La 1994
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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