
Dr. Jeffrey B Thomas MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
314 Brandermill Dr Durham NC, 27713About
Dr. Jeffrey Thomas is a nephrologist practicing in Durham, NC. Dr. Thomas specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Thomas 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.
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- Dr. Julieanne Gibson Mcgregor MD5915 FARRINGTON RD STE 106 CHAPEL HILL NC 27517
- Dr. Scott Leonard Sanoff M.D.40 DUKE MEDICINE CIRCLE DURHAM NC 27710
- Dr. Uptal D Patel M.D.4101 N Roxboro St Durham NC 27704
- Dr. Justin David Westervelt M.D.Duke University Hospital Dept Of Medicine Durham NC 27710
- Dr. Crystal Cenell Tyson MDDUKE UNIVERSITY MEDCIAL CTR DURHAM NC 27710
- Dr. William A Primack MD101 Manning Dr Chapel Hill NC 27599
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2525 S DOWNING ST DENVER CO 80210SWEDISH MEDICAL CENTERl
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