Overview
James Smelser is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Huntsville, Alabama.
Dr. Smelser is highly rated in 31 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, Renovascular Hypertension, and Nephrosclerosis.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Smelser is currently accepting new patients.
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Accepted insurance plans:
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- MEDICARE SNP
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- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
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- MEDICARE MAPD
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
2325 Pansy St SW, Huntsville, AL 35801
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. James M. Smelser
How do I make an appointment with Dr. James M. Smelser?
You can book an appointment with Dr. James M. Smelser by calling their office at 256-539-0338. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. James M. Smelser a top-rated expert for End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. James M. Smelser is classified as an Distinguished expert for End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. James M. Smelser specialize in?
While Dr. James M. Smelser is a Nephrology, they have specific expertise in End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, and Renovascular Hypertension. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Nephrology.
Does Dr. James M. Smelser participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. James M. Smelser has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD). You can view a list of Dr. James M. Smelser's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. James M. Smelser accept my insurance?
Dr. James M. Smelser accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 256-539-0338 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- Distinguished
- Acute Kidney FailureDr. Smelser isDistinguished. Learn about Acute Kidney Failure.
- Chronic Kidney DiseaseDr. Smelser isDistinguished. Learn about Chronic Kidney Disease.
- End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)Dr. Smelser isDistinguished. Learn about End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).
- NecrosisDr. Smelser isDistinguished. Learn about Necrosis.
- NephrosclerosisDr. Smelser isDistinguished. Learn about Nephrosclerosis.
- Renovascular HypertensionDr. Smelser isDistinguished. Learn about Renovascular Hypertension.
- Advanced
- Acute Nephritic SyndromeDr. Smelser isAdvanced. Learn about Acute Nephritic Syndrome.
- Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease
- BoilsDr. Smelser isAdvanced. Learn about Boils.
- CarbuncleDr. Smelser isAdvanced. Learn about Carbuncle.
- Congenital Nephrotic SyndromeDr. Smelser isAdvanced. Learn about Congenital Nephrotic Syndrome.
- Denys-Drash Syndrome (DDS)Dr. Smelser isAdvanced. Learn about Denys-Drash Syndrome (DDS).
- Diffuse Mesangial SclerosisDr. Smelser isAdvanced. Learn about Diffuse Mesangial Sclerosis.
- Familial HyperaldosteronismDr. Smelser isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Hyperaldosteronism.
- Familial Hypocalciuric Hypercalcemia Type 1
- Feingold SyndromeDr. Smelser isAdvanced. Learn about Feingold Syndrome.
- Focal Segmental GlomerulosclerosisDr. Smelser isAdvanced. Learn about Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis.
- FolliculitisDr. Smelser isAdvanced. Learn about Folliculitis.
- Frasier SyndromeDr. Smelser isAdvanced. Learn about Frasier Syndrome.
- High Potassium LevelDr. Smelser isAdvanced. Learn about High Potassium Level.
- HydronephrosisDr. Smelser isAdvanced. Learn about Hydronephrosis.
- HyperaldosteronismDr. Smelser isAdvanced. Learn about Hyperaldosteronism.
- HypercalcemiaDr. Smelser isAdvanced. Learn about Hypercalcemia.
- IgA NephropathyDr. Smelser isAdvanced. Learn about IgA Nephropathy.
- Low Sodium LevelDr. Smelser isAdvanced. Learn about Low Sodium Level.
- Milk-Alkali SyndromeDr. Smelser isAdvanced. Learn about Milk-Alkali Syndrome.
- Nephrotic SyndromeDr. Smelser isAdvanced. Learn about Nephrotic Syndrome.
- Polycystic Kidney DiseaseDr. Smelser isAdvanced. Learn about Polycystic Kidney Disease.
- Poststreptococcal Glomerulonephritis
- Secondary PeritonitisDr. Smelser isAdvanced. Learn about Secondary Peritonitis.
- Thin Basement Membrane NephropathyDr. Smelser isAdvanced. Learn about Thin Basement Membrane Nephropathy.
- Experienced
- Acute Arterial Occlusion of KidneyDr. Smelser isExperienced. Learn about Acute Arterial Occlusion of Kidney.
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung CancerDr. Smelser isExperienced. Learn about ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.
- Alport SyndromeDr. Smelser isExperienced. Learn about Alport Syndrome.
- Analgesic NephropathyDr. Smelser isExperienced. Learn about Analgesic Nephropathy.
- Autosomal Dominant Distal Renal Tubular Acidosis
- Autosomal Dominant HypocalcemiaDr. Smelser isExperienced. Learn about Autosomal Dominant Hypocalcemia.
- Autosomal Dominant Tubulointerstitial Kidney Disease
- Autosomal Recessive Distal Renal Tubular Acidosis
- Bilateral HydronephrosisDr. Smelser isExperienced. Learn about Bilateral Hydronephrosis.
- CalcinosisDr. Smelser isExperienced. Learn about Calcinosis.
- CalciphylaxisDr. Smelser isExperienced. Learn about Calciphylaxis.
- Childhood Hypophosphatasia (HPP)Dr. Smelser isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Hypophosphatasia (HPP).
- CryoglobulinemiaDr. Smelser isExperienced. Learn about Cryoglobulinemia.
- Cryptococcal MeningitisDr. Smelser isExperienced. Learn about Cryptococcal Meningitis.
- Dent DiseaseDr. Smelser isExperienced. Learn about Dent Disease.
- Diabetes Insipidus (DI)Dr. Smelser isExperienced. Learn about Diabetes Insipidus (DI).
- Diabetic NephropathyDr. Smelser isExperienced. Learn about Diabetic Nephropathy.
- Distal Renal Tubular AcidosisDr. Smelser isExperienced. Learn about Distal Renal Tubular Acidosis.
- Fabry DiseaseDr. Smelser isExperienced. Learn about Fabry Disease.
- Gitelman SyndromeDr. Smelser isExperienced. Learn about Gitelman Syndrome.
- GlomerulonephritisDr. Smelser isExperienced. Learn about Glomerulonephritis.
- Goodpasture SyndromeDr. Smelser isExperienced. Learn about Goodpasture Syndrome.
- Granulomatosis with PolyangiitisDr. Smelser isExperienced. Learn about Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis.
- Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)
- Horseshoe KidneyDr. Smelser isExperienced. Learn about Horseshoe Kidney.
- Hypersensitivity VasculitisDr. Smelser isExperienced. Learn about Hypersensitivity Vasculitis.
- Hypophosphatasia (HPP)Dr. Smelser isExperienced. Learn about Hypophosphatasia (HPP).
- HypophosphatemiaDr. Smelser isExperienced. Learn about Hypophosphatemia.
- Interstitial NephritisDr. Smelser isExperienced. Learn about Interstitial Nephritis.
- Juvenile Paget's DiseaseDr. Smelser isExperienced. Learn about Juvenile Paget's Disease.
- Kidney StonesDr. Smelser isExperienced. Learn about Kidney Stones.
- Liver FailureDr. Smelser isExperienced. Learn about Liver Failure.
- Low Potassium LevelDr. Smelser isExperienced. Learn about Low Potassium Level.
- Lupus NephritisDr. Smelser isExperienced. Learn about Lupus Nephritis.
- Meckel SyndromeDr. Smelser isExperienced. Learn about Meckel Syndrome.
- Medullary Sponge KidneyDr. Smelser isExperienced. Learn about Medullary Sponge Kidney.
- Megalencephalic Leukoencephalopathy with Subcortical Cysts
- Minimal Change DiseaseDr. Smelser isExperienced. Learn about Minimal Change Disease.
- Multiple Sulfatase DeficiencyDr. Smelser isExperienced. Learn about Multiple Sulfatase Deficiency.
- NephrocalcinosisDr. Smelser isExperienced. Learn about Nephrocalcinosis.
- NephronophthisisDr. Smelser isExperienced. Learn about Nephronophthisis.
- Neurohypophyseal Diabetes InsipidusDr. Smelser isExperienced. Learn about Neurohypophyseal Diabetes Insipidus.
- Primary Tubular Proximal AcidosisDr. Smelser isExperienced. Learn about Primary Tubular Proximal Acidosis.
- Proximal Renal Tubular AcidosisDr. Smelser isExperienced. Learn about Proximal Renal Tubular Acidosis.
- Pseudohypoaldosteronism Type 1Dr. Smelser isExperienced. Learn about Pseudohypoaldosteronism Type 1.
- Renal Papillary NecrosisDr. Smelser isExperienced. Learn about Renal Papillary Necrosis.
- Renal Tubular AcidosisDr. Smelser isExperienced. Learn about Renal Tubular Acidosis.
- Saddle Pulmonary EmbolismDr. Smelser isExperienced. Learn about Saddle Pulmonary Embolism.
- Senior-Loken SyndromeDr. Smelser isExperienced. Learn about Senior-Loken Syndrome.
- Smoldering Multiple MyelomaDr. Smelser isExperienced. Learn about Smoldering Multiple Myeloma.
- Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone Secretion (SIADH)
- Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)Dr. Smelser isExperienced. Learn about Systemic Sclerosis (SSc).