Dr. William R Smith MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
1010 Lakeland Square Ext Suite A Flowood MS, 39232About
Dr. William Smith is a nephrologist practicing in Flowood, MS. Dr. Smith specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Smith 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 Ms Sch of Med, Jackson Ms 1979
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Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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