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Dr. Jim Atherton, MD

Pediatric Nephrology* Age 45
Dr. Jim Atherton, MD
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Dr. Jim Atherton, MD is a Pediatric Nephrologist in Chattanooga, TN.
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Dr. Jim Atherton, MD

Pediatric Nephrology* Age 45
Chattanooga, TN
Accepting new patients
13 years of experience
Dr. Jim Atherton, MD is a Pediatric Nephrologist in Chattanooga, TN.

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Dr. Atherton graduated from University of Tampere School of Medicine. Dr. Jim Atherton, MD is a Pediatric Nephrologist in Chattanooga, TN and has 13 years experience. Dr. Atherton currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Hamilton Medical Center, Erlanger Baroness Hospital and Methodist University Hospital. Dr. Atherton's office accepts new patients. Dr. Atherton is board certified in Pediatric Nephrology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Venous Compression
Vitamin D Deficiency
End-Stage Renal Disease Related Services
Kidney Transplant Evaluation
Living Kidney Donor Evaluation
Peritoneal Dialysis
Renal Scan
Ultrasound, Kidney

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Locations

  1. 1 Children's Kennedy Outpatient Center
    900 E 3rd St, Chattanooga, TN 37403
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (423) 778-5437
  2. 2 Office
    51 N Dunlap St Ste 400, Memphis, TN 38105
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (901) 287-7337
  3. 3 Office
    850 Poplar Ave Bldg 2, Memphis, TN 38105
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (901) 287-7337

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Jun 09, 2016
The doctor takes care of my son for about a year. Since the beginning has always been very attentive and always very well informed us in relation to the treatment of my son. He never fails to reply to a text message or a phone call.
P Jaber in Arlington, TN — Jun 09, 2016
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Specialties*
Pediatric Nephrology
Pediatrics
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Tampere School of Medicine
    2011
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Pediatric Nephrology and Pediatrics
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Jim Atherton, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Atherton's profile.

Dr. Jim Atherton, MD is affiliated with Hamilton Medical Center, Erlanger Baroness Hospital and Methodist University Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Jim Atherton, MD holds board certification in Pediatric Nephrology and Pediatrics.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Hamilton Medical Center

    1200 Memorial Dr, Dalton, GA

  • Erlanger Baroness Hospital

    975 E 3rd St, Chattanooga, TN

  • Methodist University Hospital

    1265 Union Ave, Memphis, TN