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Dr. Thomas Watson, MD

Nephrology* Age 49
Dr. Thomas Watson, MD
4.3 (3 Ratings)

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Dr. Thomas Watson, MD is a Nephrologist in Birmingham, AL.
Dr. Thomas Watson, MD
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Dr. Thomas Watson, MD

Nephrology* Age 49
Birmingham, AL
Accepting new patients
23 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Thomas Watson, MD is a Nephrologist in Birmingham, AL.

About

Dr. Watson graduated from Emory University in 2001 and completed a residency at New York-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell.Dr. Thomas Watson, MD is a Nephrologist in Birmingham, AL and has 23 years experience. Dr. Watson currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Ascension St. Vincent's Birmingham. Dr. Watson has experience treating conditions like Nephritis and Nephropathy, Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease and End-Stage Renal Disease among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Watson received an average rating of 4.3/5 from patients and has been reviewed 3 times. Dr. Watson's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Watson is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

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Low Wait Times

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Enter a condition or procedure
Nephritis and Nephropathy
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
End-Stage Renal Disease
Nephritis and Nephropathy
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
End-Stage Renal Disease
Nephritis and Nephropathy
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
End-Stage Renal Disease
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage V
Chronic Kidney Diseases
Acidosis
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Acute Kidney Failure
Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD)
Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage I
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage II
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage IV
Chronic Nephritic Syndrome
Congenital Cystic Kidney Disease
Dehydration
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Gout
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Hypercalcemia
Hyperkalemia
Hyperparathyroidism
Hypertension
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypokalemia
Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia
Kidney Stones
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Nephrotic Syndrome
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Proteinuria
Renal Hyperparathyroidism
Renal Osteodystrophy
Vitamin D Deficiency
Peritoneal Dialysis
Acute Glomerulonephritis
Acute Kidney Infection
Acute Nephritic Syndrome
Alkalosis
Amyloidosis
Chronic Glomerulonephritis
Chronic Kidney Infection
Chronic Tubulo Interstitial Nephritis
Congenital Anomalies of Kidney
Congenital Medullary Cystic Kidney Disease
Congenital Polycystic Kidney Disease
Henoch–Schönlein Purpura (HSP)
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Hydronephrosis
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Kidney Infection
Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Renal Artery Arteriosclerotic Disease
Rhabdomyolysis
Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Systemic Vasculitis
Vasculitis
Wegener's Granulomatosis
End-Stage Renal Disease Related Services
Kidney Transplant Evaluation
Living Kidney Donor Evaluation
Plasmapheresis
Renal Scan
Ultrasound

Insurance Accepted

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  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama
  • Choice Care PPO
  • Choice Plus POS II
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • VIVA Health
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Cigna PPO
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Medicare
  • Clover Health
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Tricare

Locations

  1. 1 Baptist Health Foundation Center for Medical and Surgical Care
    817 Princeton Ave SW Ste 210, Birmingham, AL 35211
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (205) 781-1651
  2. 2 Office
    35 W Lakeshore Dr Ste 200, Birmingham, AL 35209
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (205) 226-5900
  3. 3 Harold E Simon MD LLC
    1280 Columbiana Rd Ste 120, Vestavia Hills, AL 35216
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (205) 226-5900
  4. 4 Office
    644 2nd St NE Ste 201, Alabaster, AL 35007
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    Monday
    08:30 - 16:30
    Tuesday
    08:30 - 16:30
    Wednesday
    08:30 - 16:30
    Thursday
    08:30 - 16:30
    Friday
    08:30 - 16:30
  5. 5 DRS Renneker and McCutchen
    817 Princeton Ave SW Ste 206, Birmingham, AL 35211
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (205) 226-5900
    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

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Watson
4.3
Based on 3 Reviews
5 Stars (2)
4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (0)

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Patient Reviews
Feb 09, 2022
I was impressed with his bedside manner. He was professional, engaging, informative & not rushed. He made eye contact & was considerate. In this day & age you don’t always have the courtesy of humankind but he exceeded my expectations.
S. Jones — Feb 09, 2022
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Specialties*
Nephrology
Internal Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Emory University
    2001
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Internal Medicine and Nephrology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • New York-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell
    2002
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • New York-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell
    2004
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • New York-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell
    2006
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Dr. Watson frequently treats the following conditions: Nephritis and Nephropathy, Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease and End-Stage Renal Disease. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Thomas Watson, MD is affiliated with Ascension St. Vincent's Birmingham.

Yes, Dr. Thomas Watson, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine and Nephrology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Ascension St. Vincent's Birmingham

    810 Saint Vincents Dr, Birmingham, AL