Dr. Philip Stanley Travis M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
124 S University Blvd Suite A Mobile AL, 36608About
Dr. Philip Travis is a nephrologist practicing in Mobile, AL. Dr. Travis specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Travis 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 Ms Sch of Med, Jackson Ms 1981
University of Mississippi School of Medicine 1981
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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