Dr. Jobinson Thomas M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
411 LAUREL ST STE 2350 DES MOINES IA, 50314About
Dr. Jobinson Thomas is a nephrologist practicing in Des Moines, IA. 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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