Dr. John C Simon M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
1970 N Hwy 190 Covington LA, 70433About
Dr. John Simon is a nephrologist practicing in Covington, LA. Dr. Simon specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Simon 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
Tulane Univ Sch of Med, New Orleans La 1990
Tulane University School of Medicine 1990
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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