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Dr. James Smelser, MD

Nephrology* Age 60
Dr. James Smelser, MD
4.3 (3 Ratings)

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Dr. James Smelser, MD is a Nephrologist in Huntsville, AL.
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Dr. James Smelser, MD

Nephrology* Age 60
Huntsville, AL
Accepting new patients
34 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. James Smelser, MD is a Nephrologist in Huntsville, AL.

About

Dr. Smelser graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham Heersink School of Medicine in 1990 and completed a residency at Internal Medicine|Mayo Grad School Med/mayo Fndn.Dr. James Smelser, MD is a Nephrologist in Huntsville, AL and has 34 years experience. Dr. Smelser currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Athens-Limestone Hospital, Crestwood Medical Center, Decatur Morgan Hospital, Highlands Medical Center, Huntsville Hospital, Lincoln Medical Center and Marshall Medical Center South. Dr. Smelser has experience treating conditions like Chronic Kidney Diseases, Nephritis and Nephropathy and Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Smelser received an average rating of 4.3/5 from patients and has been reviewed 3 times. Dr. Smelser's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Smelser is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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

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Locations

  1. 1 Huntsville Renal Clinic PC
    810 Franklin St SE # A, Huntsville, AL 35801
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (256) 533-7676
  2. 2 Huntsville Home
    2325 Pansy St SW, Huntsville, AL 35801
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (256) 539-0338
  3. 3 North Alabama Nephrology Center
    1311 Memorial Pkwy NW Ste 200, Huntsville, AL 35801
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (256) 536-8571
  4. 4 FMC Chase Dialysis Center
    1849 Keats Dr NW, Huntsville, AL 35810
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (256) 852-8900

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Specialties*
Nephrology
Internal Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Alabama at Birmingham Heersink School of Medicine
    1990
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Internal Medicine and Nephrology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Rochester Methodist Hospital
    1991
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Internal Medicine|Mayo Grad School Med/mayo Fndn
    1993
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Medicine|nephrology
    1995
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. James Smelser, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Smelser's profile.

Dr. Smelser frequently treats the following conditions: Chronic Kidney Diseases, Nephritis and Nephropathy and Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. James Smelser, MD is affiliated with Athens-Limestone Hospital, Crestwood Medical Center, Decatur Morgan Hospital, Highlands Medical Center, Huntsville Hospital, Lincoln Medical Center and Marshall Medical Center South.

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • Athens-Limestone Hospital

    700 W Market St, Athens, AL

  • Crestwood Medical Center

    1 Hospital Dr SW, Huntsville, AL

  • Decatur Morgan Hospital

    1201 7th St SE, Decatur, AL

  • Highlands Medical Center

    380 Woods Cove Rd, Scottsboro, AL

  • Huntsville Hospital

    101 Sivley Rd SW, Huntsville, AL

  • Lincoln Medical Center

    106 Medical Center Blvd, Fayetteville, TN

  • Marshall Medical Center South

    2505 US Highway 431, Boaz, AL