Dr. John R Garton MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
4650 HILLS AND DALES RD NW CANTON OH, 44708About
Dr. John Garton is a nephrologist practicing in Canton, OH. Dr. Garton specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Garton 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
Northeast Ohio Medical University 1992
NEOUCOM
Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine 1995
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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