Dr. William J Lawton MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
200 Hawkins Dr Iowa City IA, 52242About
Dr. William Lawton is a nephrologist practicing in Iowa City, IA. Dr. Lawton specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Lawton 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
Northwestern Uniiversity 1966
Northwestern University The Feinberg School of Medicine 1966
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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