Dr. James W. Egel MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
432 16th St Suite B Ashland KY, 41101About
Dr. James Egel is a nephrologist practicing in Ashland, KY. Dr. Egel specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Egel 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
Jefferson Med Coll-Thos Jefferson Univ, Philadelphia Pa 1978
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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