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Dr. Waters Merrill Hicks M.D., Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist)
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Dr. Waters Merrill Hicks M.D.

Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology

4/5(9)
334 Smith Ave Thomasville GA, 31792
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4/5

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Dr. Waters Hicks is a nephrologist practicing in Thomasville, GA. Dr. Hicks specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Hicks 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 Mississippi School of Medicine 1975

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Dr. Waters Merrill Hicks M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 334 Smith Ave

334 Smith Ave -
Thomasville, GA 31792
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New patients: 229-227-1595, 229-227-1385
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Nephrology Consultants Inc PC

201 Old Albany Rd -
Thomasville, GA 31792
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New patients: 229-227-5000

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Dr. Waters Merrill Hicks M.D. has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 9 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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