Overview
Jim Atherton is a Pediatric Nephrologist in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Atherton is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Alport Syndrome, Renal Coloboma Syndrome, Henoch-Schonlein Purpura, and Feingold Syndrome.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
900 E 3rd St, Chattanooga, TN 37403
51 N Dunlap St Ste 400, Memphis, TN 38105
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. Jim Atherton
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Jim Atherton?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Jim Atherton by calling their office at 423-778-5437. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Jim Atherton a top-rated expert for Alport Syndrome?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Jim Atherton is classified as an Advanced expert for Alport Syndrome, 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. Jim Atherton specialize in?
While Dr. Jim Atherton is a Pediatric Nephrology, they have specific expertise in Alport Syndrome, Renal Coloboma Syndrome, and Henoch-Schonlein Purpura. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatric Nephrology.
Does Dr. Jim Atherton participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Jim Atherton has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Alport Syndrome. You can view a list of Dr. Jim Atherton's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Jim Atherton accept my insurance?
Dr. Jim Atherton accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alliant Health. We recommend calling the office directly at 423-778-5437 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
- Advanced
- Alport SyndromeDr. Atherton isAdvanced. Learn about Alport Syndrome.
- Congenital Nephrotic SyndromeDr. Atherton isAdvanced. Learn about Congenital Nephrotic Syndrome.
- Feingold SyndromeDr. Atherton isAdvanced. Learn about Feingold Syndrome.
- Henoch-Schonlein PurpuraDr. Atherton isAdvanced. Learn about Henoch-Schonlein Purpura.
- Horseshoe KidneyDr. Atherton isAdvanced. Learn about Horseshoe Kidney.
- Nephrotic SyndromeDr. Atherton isAdvanced. Learn about Nephrotic Syndrome.
- Experienced
- 15q11.2 MicrodeletionDr. Atherton isExperienced. Learn about 15q11.2 Microdeletion.
- Acute Kidney FailureDr. Atherton isExperienced. Learn about Acute Kidney Failure.
- Acute Nephritic SyndromeDr. Atherton isExperienced. Learn about Acute Nephritic Syndrome.
- Atypical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (aHUS)Dr. Atherton isExperienced. Learn about Atypical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (aHUS).
- Autosomal Dominant Distal Renal Tubular Acidosis
- Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease