Dr. Sam James MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
1501 N Campbell Ave Tucson AZ, 85724About
Dr. Sam James is a nephrologist practicing in Tucson, AZ. Dr. James specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. James 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 The Witwatersrand- Med Sch- Johannesburg- So Africa 1976
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Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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