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Dr. James Harms, MD

Nephrology* Age 41
Dr. James Harms, MD
5.0 (2 Ratings)

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Dr. James Harms, MD is a Nephrologist in Birmingham, AL.
Dr. James Harms, MD
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Dr. James Harms, MD

Nephrology* Age 41
Birmingham, AL
Accepting new patients
14 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. James Harms, MD is a Nephrologist in Birmingham, AL.

About

Dr. Harms graduated from University of Texas at Dallas. Dr. James Harms, MD is a Nephrologist in Birmingham, AL and has 14 years experience. Dr. Harms currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Grandview Medical Center, Northwest Medical Center, Princeton Baptist Medical Center and UAB Medical West Main Campus. Dr. Harms has experience treating conditions like Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease, Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III and Acute Kidney Failure among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Harms received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 2 times. Dr. Harms' office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Harms is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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

Insurance Accepted

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Locations

  1. 1 Office
    817 Princeton Ave SW Ste 206, Birmingham, AL 35211
    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
  2. 2 Napc
    35 W Lakeshore Dr Ste 200, Birmingham, AL 35209
  3. 3 Bhc-Walker Primary Care
    3400 Highway 78 E Ste 321, Jasper, AL 35501
  4. 4 RCG Midfield
    613 Bessemer Super Hwy, Birmingham, AL 35228

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Apr 05, 2024
Dr. Harms has been my Dr. for years. He always takes his time listening and not rush through your visits. He explains anything you don’t understand. And keeps a close eye on his patients. His staff is super nice as well.
Tamekia — Apr 05, 2024
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Specialties*
Nephrology
Internal Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Texas at Dallas
    2010
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Internal Medicine and Nephrology
Board Certifications
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Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University of Alabama at Birmingham Heersink School of Medicine
    2015
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. James Harms, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Harms' profile.

Dr. Harms frequently treats the following conditions: Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease, Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III and Acute Kidney Failure. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. James Harms, MD is affiliated with Grandview Medical Center, Northwest Medical Center, Princeton Baptist Medical Center and UAB Medical West Main Campus.

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • Grandview Medical Center

    3690 Grandview Pkwy, Birmingham, AL

  • Northwest Medical Center

    1530 US Highway 43, Winfield, AL

  • Princeton Baptist Medical Center

    701 Princeton Ave SW, Birmingham, AL

  • UAB Medical West Main Campus

    995 9th Ave SW, Bessemer, AL