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Dr. David Tharpe, MD

Nephrology* Age 77
Dr. David Tharpe, MD

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Dr. David Tharpe, MD

Nephrology* Age 77
Clanton, AL
Accepting new patients
52 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. David Tharpe, MD is a Nephrologist in Clanton, AL.

About

Dr. Tharpe graduated from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in 1972 and completed a residency at Ala Medical Center.Dr. David Tharpe, MD is a Nephrologist in Clanton, AL and has 52 years experience. Dr. Tharpe currently practices at Nephrology Associates PC and are affiliated with Ascension St. Vincent's Chilton, Baptist Medical Center East, Citizens Baptist Medical Center, Coosa Valley Medical Center, Grandview Medical Center, Lakeland Community Hospital, Northwest Medical Center, Princeton Baptist Medical Center, Russell Medical Center, Saint Vincent's East, UAB Medical West Main Campus, Vaughan Regional Medical Center and Whitfield Regional Hospital. Dr. Tharpe has experience treating conditions like Chronic Kidney Disease Stage IV, Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III and Chronic Kidney Disease Stage V among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Tharpe's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Tharpe is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.

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Chronic Kidney Disease Stage IV
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage V
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage IV
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage V
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Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage V
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Chronic Kidney Disease Stage II
Chronic Kidney Diseases
Congenital Cystic Kidney Disease
Hyperparathyroidism
Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Proteinuria
Abdominal Pain
Acute Kidney Infection
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Anemia
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Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Asthma
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Atherosclerosis
Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD)
Back Pain
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Cellulitis
Chest Pain
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage I
Chronic Kidney Infection
Chronic Nephritic Syndrome
Chronic Tubulo Interstitial Nephritis
Congenital Anomalies of Kidney
Congenital Medullary Cystic Kidney Disease
Congenital Polycystic Kidney Disease
Congenital Renal Dysplasia
Contact Dermatitis
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Diabetes Type 1
Diabetes Type 2
Difficulty With Walking
Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis
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Dyslipidemia
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Emphysema
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Esophagitis
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Hyperlipidemia
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Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
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Radiculopathy
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Reflux Esophagitis
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Small Kidney
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Locations

  1. 1 Nephrology Associates PC - Clanton
    2030 Lay Dam Rd, Clanton, AL 35045
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (205) 226-5900
    Monday
    08:30 - 16:30
    Tuesday
    08:30 - 16:30
    Wednesday
    08:30 - 16:30
    Thursday
    08:30 - 16:30
    Friday
    08:30 - 14:30
  2. 2 DRS Renneker and McCutchen
    817 Princeton Ave SW Ste 206, Birmingham, AL 35211
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    Monday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Thursday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Friday
    08:00 - 14:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  3. 3 Office
    1022 1st St N Ste 430, Alabaster, AL 35007
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (205) 620-6837
  4. 4 Napc
    35 W Lakeshore Dr Ste 200, Birmingham, AL 35209
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (205) 226-5900
  5. 5 Office
    975 9th Ave SW Ste 340, Bessemer, AL 35022
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (205) 424-7299
  6. 6 Office
    7 Huddle Dr Ste 100, Birmingham, AL 35242
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (205) 226-5900
    Monday
    08:30 - 16:30
    Tuesday
    08:30 - 16:30
    Wednesday
    08:30 - 16:30
    Thursday
    08:30 - 16:30
    Friday
    08:30 - 14:30
  7. 7 Brookwood Baptist Medical Center
    2010 Brookwood Medical Ctr Dr, Birmingham, AL 35209
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (205) 877-1000

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Specialties*
Nephrology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
    1972
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Ala Medical Center
    1975
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • UAB in Birmingham, Alabama
    1977
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. David Tharpe, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Tharpe's profile.

Dr. Tharpe frequently treats the following conditions: Chronic Kidney Disease Stage IV, Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III and Chronic Kidney Disease Stage V. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. David Tharpe, MD is affiliated with Ascension St. Vincent's Chilton, Baptist Medical Center East, Citizens Baptist Medical Center, Coosa Valley Medical Center, Grandview Medical Center, Lakeland Community Hospital, Northwest Medical Center, Princeton Baptist Medical Center, Russell Medical Center, Saint Vincent's East, UAB Medical West Main Campus, Vaughan Regional Medical Center and Whitfield Regional Hospital.

Yes, Dr. David Tharpe, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Ascension St. Vincent's Chilton

    2030 Lay Dam Rd, Clanton, AL

  • Baptist Medical Center East

    400 Taylor Rd, Montgomery, AL

  • Citizens Baptist Medical Center

    604 Stone Ave, Talladega, AL

  • Coosa Valley Medical Center

    315 W Hickory St, Sylacauga, AL

  • Grandview Medical Center

    3690 Grandview Pkwy, Birmingham, AL

  • Lakeland Community Hospital

    42024 Highway 195, Haleyville, AL

  • Northwest Medical Center

    1530 US Highway 43, Winfield, AL

  • Princeton Baptist Medical Center

    701 Princeton Ave SW, Birmingham, AL

  • Russell Medical Center

    3316 Highway 280, Alexander City, AL

  • Saint Vincent's East

    50 Medical Park Dr E, Birmingham, AL

  • UAB Medical West Main Campus

    995 9th Ave SW, Bessemer, AL

  • Vaughan Regional Medical Center

    1015 Medical Center Pkwy, Selma, AL

  • Whitfield Regional Hospital

    105 US Highway 80 E, Demopolis, AL