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Dr. Leighton James, MD

Nephrology* Age 65
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Dr. Leighton James, MD

Nephrology* Age 65
Augusta, GA
Accepting new patients
31 years of experience
Dr. Leighton James, MD is a Nephrologist in Augusta, GA.

About

Dr. James graduated from University of Toronto, Fac Med in 1994 and completed a residency at University of Toronto Teach Hospital. Dr. Leighton James, MD is a Nephrologist in Augusta, GA and has 31 years experience. Dr. James currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Augusta University Medical Center. Dr. James has experience treating conditions like Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease, Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease and Nephritis and Nephropathy among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. James' office accepts new patients. Dr. James is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Nephritis and Nephropathy
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Nephritis and Nephropathy
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Nephritis and Nephropathy
Proteinuria
Acidosis
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Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Acute Kidney Failure
Alkalosis
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage II
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage IV
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage V
Chronic Kidney Diseases
Congenital Cystic Kidney Disease
Dehydration
End-Stage Renal Disease
Gout
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Hypercalcemia
Hyperkalemia
Hyperparathyroidism
Hypertension
Hypokalemia
Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Kidney Stones
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Renal Hyperparathyroidism
Rhabdomyolysis
Vitamin D Deficiency
Acute Glomerulonephritis
Amyloidosis
Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD)
Chronic Glomerulonephritis
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage I
Classic Polyarteritis Nodosa
Congenital Anomalies of Kidney
Congenital Medullary Cystic Kidney Disease
Congenital Polycystic Kidney Disease
Congenital Renal Agenesis and Dysgenesis
Diabetes Insipidus
Henoch–Schönlein Purpura (HSP)
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Hydronephrosis
Iron Metabolism Disorders
Kidney Infection
Kidney Stone Pain (Renal Colic)
Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus
Nephrotic Syndrome
Pyonephrosis
Renal Artery Arteriosclerotic Disease
Renal Osteodystrophy
Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Small Kidney
Systemic Vasculitis
Tuberous Sclerosis
Ureteral Stones
Vasculitis
End-Stage Renal Disease Related Services
Hemodialysis
Kidney Transplant Evaluation
Living Kidney Donor Evaluation
Peritoneal Dialysis
Renal Scan
Ultrasound

Insurance Accepted

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  • Open Access Plus
    Cigna PPO
  • Medica Choice
    Navigate POS
    Options PPO
    Navigate HMO
    Nexus Open Access
    Choice Plus POS
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
  • Superior Health Plan
  • Pathway HMO
  • Choice Large Group POS
    Empower POS
    Empower - Small Employer Groups
  • Choice POS
    Choice Care PPO
    Choice Care Network PPO
    National POS
  • Blue Card PPO
  • BlueChoice Option POS
    Blue Choice HMO
    Blue Choice PPO
    Blue Choice Option POS
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Blue Open Access Alternate Network POS
    Pathway X (on Exchange)-GA HMO
    BlueChoice-GA POS
  • AWH Emory Northside Hospital System OAAS
    Choice Plus POS II
    Open Choice PPO
    Aetna
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS

Locations

  1. 1 Augusta University Medical Center
    1120 15th St, Augusta, GA 30912
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (706) 721-8623
  2. 2 WYLDS Road Dialysis
    1815 Wylds Rd, Augusta, GA 30909
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (706) 733-0522
  3. 3 Hitchcock Healthcare
    690 Medical Park Dr, Aiken, SC 29801
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (803) 502-4333
  4. 4 Fresenius Medical Care Deans Bridge Road
    2841 Deans Bridge Rd, Augusta, GA 30906
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (706) 790-5909
  5. 5 Fresenius Medical Care Hephzibah
    3801 Woodlake Dr, Hephzibah, GA 30815
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (706) 790-7381
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Specialties*
Nephrology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Toronto, Fac Med
    1994
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Internal Medicine and Nephrology
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • University Health Ntwk
    1995
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of Toronto Teach Hospital
    1997
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University Health Ntwk St Michaels Hospital
    1999
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Leighton James, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. James' profile.

Dr. James frequently treats the following conditions: Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease, Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease and Nephritis and Nephropathy. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Leighton James, MD is affiliated with Augusta University Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Leighton James, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine and Nephrology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Augusta University Medical Center

    1120 15th St, Augusta, GA