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Dr. James A. Tumlin

Nephrology
Piedmont Healthcare
Georgia Nephrology
595 Hurricane Shoals Road Northwest, 
Lawrenceville, GA 
Clinical Trials:Currently Recruiting for 1 Trial
Accepting New Patients
Expertise in
26
conditions
Piedmont Healthcare
Georgia Nephrology
595 Hurricane Shoals Road Northwest, 
Lawrenceville, GA 
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Overview

James Tumlin is a Nephrologist in Lawrenceville, Georgia. Dr. Tumlin is highly rated in 26 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are IgA Nephropathy, Lupus Nephritis, Glomerulonephritis, Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis, and Kidney Transplant. Dr. Tumlin is currently accepting new patients.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 70 peer reviewed articles and participating in 9 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution
University Of South Florida College Of Medicine, 1986
Residency
Emory University School of Medicine, Internal Medicine, 1989
Specialties
Nephrology
Licenses
Internal Medicine in TN
Board Certifications
American Board Of Internal Medicine
American Board Of Internal Medicine - Nephrology
Fellowships
Emory University School of Medicine, Nephrology, 1991
Hospital Affiliations
Piedmont Eastside Medical Center
Northside Hospital Duluth
Emory Johns Creek Hospital
Northside Hospital Gwinnett
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

Georgia Nephrology
595 Hurricane Shoals Road Northwest, Lawrenceville, GA 30046
Call: 404-645-7150

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

9 Clinical Trials

Transformative Research In DiabEtic NephropaThy
Transformative Research In DiabEtic NephropaThy
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: July 22, 2025
Intervention Type: Other
A Phase 2, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study to Evaluate the Safety, Efficacy, Pharmacodynamics, and Pharmacokinetics of Lademirsen (SAR339375) for Subcutaneous Injection Administered Every Week in Patients With Alport Syndrome
A Phase 2, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study to Evaluate the Safety, Efficacy, Pharmacodynamics, and Pharmacokinetics of Lademirsen (SAR339375) for Subcutaneous Injection Administered Every Week in Patients With Alport Syndrome
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: September 11, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: Iademirsen
Study Phase: Phase 2
A Phase 2, Open-Label, Basket Study of Atrasentan in Patients With Proteinuric Glomerular Diseases
A Phase 2, Open-Label, Basket Study of Atrasentan in Patients With Proteinuric Glomerular Diseases
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: August 11, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: Atrasentan
Study Phase: Phase 2
A Phase 3 Trial of the Efficacy and Safety of Bardoxolone Methyl in Patients With Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease
A Phase 3 Trial of the Efficacy and Safety of Bardoxolone Methyl in Patients With Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: June 03, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: Bardoxolone
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Phase 3, Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Study of Atrasentan in Patients With IgA Nephropathy at Risk of Progressive Loss of Renal Function
A Phase 3, Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Study of Atrasentan in Patients With IgA Nephropathy at Risk of Progressive Loss of Renal Function
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: October 15, 2024
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: Atrasentan
Study Phase: Phase 3
Randomized, Multicenter, Double-blind, Parallel-Group, Placebo & Comparator-Controlled Study to Compare the Glycemic Effects, Safety & Tolerability of Metformin Delayed-Release Tablets in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Randomized, Multicenter, Double-blind, Parallel-Group, Placebo & Comparator-Controlled Study to Compare the Glycemic Effects, Safety & Tolerability of Metformin Delayed-Release Tablets in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Enrollment Status: Suspended
Publish Date: March 14, 2023
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: Metformin
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Multicenter Comparative and Efficacy Study of ACTHar Gel Alone or in Combination With Tacrolimus in Fibrillary Glomerulopathy
A Multicenter Comparative and Efficacy Study of ACTHar Gel Alone or in Combination With Tacrolimus in Fibrillary Glomerulopathy
Enrollment Status: Withdrawn
Publish Date: September 22, 2022
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 4
Effect of Bacterial Colonization and Extracellular HSP-70 Expression in Sub-Glottic Secretions on Ventilator Free Days in Patients Receiving Mechanical Ventilation for Respiratory Failure or Airway Protection
Effect of Bacterial Colonization and Extracellular HSP-70 Expression in Sub-Glottic Secretions on Ventilator Free Days in Patients Receiving Mechanical Ventilation for Respiratory Failure or Airway Protection
Enrollment Status: Withdrawn
Publish Date: November 25, 2020
A Phase 2, Multi-Center, Randomised, Double-Blind, Ascending-Dose, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Study to Assess the Safety and Efficacy of Fostamatinib in the Treatment of IgA Nephropathy
A Phase 2, Multi-Center, Randomised, Double-Blind, Ascending-Dose, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Study to Assess the Safety and Efficacy of Fostamatinib in the Treatment of IgA Nephropathy
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: June 27, 2019
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 2
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70 Total Publications

Corrigendum to "Effects of dialysate potassium concentration of 3.0 mmol/l with sodium zirconium cyclosilicate on dialysis-free days versus dialysate potassium concentration of 2.0 mmol/l alone on rates of cardiac arrhythmias in hemodialysis patients with hyperkalemia." Kidney International 2025;107:169-179.
Corrigendum to "Effects of dialysate potassium concentration of 3.0 mmol/l with sodium zirconium cyclosilicate on dialysis-free days versus dialysate potassium concentration of 2.0 mmol/l alone on rates of cardiac arrhythmias in hemodialysis patients with hyperkalemia." Kidney International 2025;107:169-179.
Journal: Kidney international
Published: May 22, 2025
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  • IgA Nephropathy
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  • Chronic Kidney Disease
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  • Diabetic Nephropathy
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  • Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis
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  • Glomerulonephritis
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  • Nephrotic Syndrome
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  • Thin Basement Membrane Nephropathy
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  • Acute Kidney Failure
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  • Atypical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (aHUS)
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  • Congenital Nephrotic Syndrome
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  • D-Plus Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome
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    Advanced
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  • Denys-Drash Syndrome (DDS)
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  • Diffuse Mesangial Sclerosis
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  • Acute Tubular Necrosis
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  • Alport Syndrome
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  • Autosomal Dominant Distal Renal Tubular Acidosis
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  • Autosomal Dominant Hypocalcemia
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  • Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease
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  • Autosomal Recessive Distal Renal Tubular Acidosis
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