
Dr. Jerry Marshall Littlefield DO
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
550 Redmond Rd Nw Rome GA, 30165About
Dr. Jerry Littlefield is a nephrologist practicing in Rome, GA. Dr. Littlefield specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Littlefield most typically treats conditions like kidney stones, chronic kidney disease, acute renal failure, polycystuc kidney disease, high blood pressure and more. Nephrologists are also experts on kidney transplantation and dialysis. They are usually referred to by primary care physicians for problems related to the kidneys, and while they can perform tests to diagnose kidney disorders, they do not perform surgeries.
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- Dr. Muhammad Rashid Ishaque M.D.550 Redmond Rd Nw Rome GA 30165
- Dr. Hamid Reza Chimeh M.D.20 Riverbend Dr Sw Rome GA 30161
- Dr. Titilola Oladunni Britto MD501 Redmond Rd Nw Rome GA 30165
- Dr. Hailu Demissachew MD315 W 10th St NE Rome GA 30165
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