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Dr. Leighton Rolston James MD, Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist)
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Dr. Leighton Rolston James MD

Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology

4/5(2)
655 W 8th St Ufjp Nephrology Jacksonville FL, 32209
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Dr. Leighton James is a nephrologist practicing in Jacksonville, FL. Dr. James specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. James 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

Univ of Toronto, Fac of Med, Toronto, Ont, Canada 1994

University Of Toronto Faculty Of Medicine 1994

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 23 years of experience

Dr. Leighton Rolston James MD's Practice location

Practice At 655 W 8th St Ufjp Nephrology

655 W 8th St Ufjp Nephrology -
Jacksonville, FL 32209
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1120 15TH ST -
AUGUSTA, GA 30912
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