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.
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- 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
810 Franklin St SE # A, Huntsville, AL 35801
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 Smelser
How do I make an appointment with Dr. James Smelser?
You can book an appointment with Dr. James Smelser by calling their office at 256-533-7676. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. James 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 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 Smelser specialize in?
While Dr. James 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 Smelser participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. James Smelser has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD). You can view a list of Dr. James 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 Smelser accept my insurance?
Dr. James Smelser accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 256-533-7676 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.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- 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).
- 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.