Dr. William George Paxton M.D., PH.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
170 Camden Hill Rd Suite F Lawrenceville GA, 30046About
Dr. William Paxton is a nephrologist practicing in Lawrenceville, GA. Dr. Paxton specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Paxton 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
Emory University School Of Medicine 1997
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology- 2005
Provider Details
Treatments
- Hyperkalemia, High Blood Pressure (hypertension), Kidney Problems And More
Professional Memberships
- Member Emory Healthcare Network Physician
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