Mr. James Kevin Modisette M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
604 N. Acadia Rd. Suite 405 Thibodaux LA, 70301About
Dr. James Modisette is a nephrologist practicing in Thibodaux, LA. Dr. Modisette specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Modisette 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
La State Univ Sch of Med In New Orleans, New Orleans La 1995
Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 1996
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Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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