Dr. Andreas Tirso Maddux MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
3240 Edwards Lake Pkwy 204 Birmingham AL, 35235About
Dr. Andreas Maddux is a nephrologist practicing in Birmingham, AL. Dr. Maddux specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Maddux 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
University of Alabama School of Medicine 1986
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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