Thomas R. Smarz
Experienced in Carbuncle

Dr. Thomas R. Smarz

Nephrology
Atrium Health
Metrolina Nephrology Associates - Providence Park
10710 Sikes Place, Suite 100, 
Charlotte, NC 
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Experienced in Carbuncle
Atrium Health
Metrolina Nephrology Associates - Providence Park
10710 Sikes Place, Suite 100, 
Charlotte, NC 
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Overview

Thomas Smarz is a Nephrologist in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Smarz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carbuncle. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, Acute Kidney Failure, Polycystic Kidney Disease, and Lithotripsy.

Graduate Institution
Georgetown University
Residency
Duke University Hospital, Internal Medicine
Specialties
Nephrology
Licenses
Internal Medicine in NC
Board Certifications
American Board Of Internal Medicine, Nephrology
Fellowships
Duke University Hospital, Nephrology
Hospital Affiliations
Atrium Health Union
Atrium Health Pineville
Carolinas Medical Center/behav Health
Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center
Novant Health Matthews Medical Center
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Absolute Total Care South Carolina
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Devoted Health
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Premera Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • PPO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Walgreens
  • MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Metrolina Nephrology Associates - Providence Park
10710 Sikes Place, Suite 100, Charlotte, NC 28277

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Smarz has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Goodpasture Syndrome
Nephrotic Syndrome
Kidney Stones
Diabetic Nephropathy
Polycystic Kidney Disease
Lithotripsy
Glomerulonephritis
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    • Chronic Kidney Disease
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    • End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)
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    • Acute Kidney Failure
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    • Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease
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    • Congenital Nephrotic Syndrome
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    • Diabetic Nephropathy
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    • Feingold Syndrome
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    • Glomerulonephritis
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    • Acute Arterial Occlusion of Kidney
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    • Acute Tubular Necrosis
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    • Alport Syndrome
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    • Analgesic Nephropathy
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    • Autosomal Dominant Hypocalcemia
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    • Bilateral Hydronephrosis
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