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James Lewis, MD

Interventional Nephrologist

Professional Background

James Lewis, MD is an interventional nephrologist specializing in dialysis access management. He treats patients at Azura Surgery Center Birmingham, in Birmingham, Alabama.

Dr. Lewis earned his medical degree from Indiana University School of Medicine. He completed a residency in internal medicine at Indiana University Medical Center in Indianapolis, Indiana, and went on to complete a fellowship in nephrology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. After completing his fellowship, Dr. Lewis served as an instructor in medicine and assistant professor at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. He was involved in basic science and clinical research projects pertaining to the genetics of hypertension and kidney disease, as well as coordinating the nephrology fellowship training program.

He joined Nephrology Associates in 1998. James Lewis, MD remains active in the American Society of Nephrology and The American Society of Diagnostic and Interventional Nephrology.

Education and Background

EducationIndiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN
InternshipIndiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN
ResidencyIndiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN
FellowshipFellowship University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL
Board CertificationInternal Medicine, nephrology (1990, 2000, 2010, 2020)
LanguagesEnglish

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