Overview
Leighton James is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Aiken, South Carolina.
Dr. James is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Kidney Disease, Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, and End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 9 peer reviewed articles. Dr. James is currently accepting new patients.
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Insurance
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Accepted insurance plans:
- HMO
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
690 Medical Park Dr, Aiken, SC 29801
1120 15th St, Augusta, GA 30912
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. Leighton R. James
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Leighton R. James?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Leighton R. James by calling their office at 803-502-4333. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Leighton R. James a top-rated expert for Chronic Kidney Disease?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Leighton R. James is classified as an Distinguished expert for Chronic Kidney Disease, 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. Leighton R. James specialize in?
While Dr. Leighton R. James is a Nephrology, they have specific expertise in Chronic Kidney Disease, Nephrosclerosis, and Renovascular Hypertension. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Nephrology.
Does Dr. Leighton R. James participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Leighton R. James has published 9 articles and abstracts on conditions like Chronic Kidney Disease. You can view a list of Dr. Leighton R. James's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Leighton R. James accept my insurance?
Dr. Leighton R. James accepts most major insurance plans, including Absolute Total Care South Carolina and Aetna. We recommend calling the office directly at 803-502-4333 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
- Chronic Kidney DiseaseDr. James isDistinguished. Learn about Chronic Kidney Disease.
- Advanced
- Acute Kidney FailureDr. James isAdvanced. Learn about Acute Kidney Failure.
- End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)Dr. James isAdvanced. Learn about End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).
- GlomerulonephritisDr. James isAdvanced. Learn about Glomerulonephritis.
- Lupus NephritisDr. James isAdvanced. Learn about Lupus Nephritis.
- NephrosclerosisDr. James isAdvanced. Learn about Nephrosclerosis.
- Renovascular HypertensionDr. James isAdvanced. Learn about Renovascular Hypertension.
- Experienced
- Acute Tubular NecrosisDr. James isExperienced. Learn about Acute Tubular Necrosis.
- Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease
- Autosomal Dominant Tubulointerstitial Kidney Disease
- Childhood Hypophosphatasia (HPP)Dr. James isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Hypophosphatasia (HPP).
- Congenital Nephrotic SyndromeDr. James isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Nephrotic Syndrome.
- Diabetic NephropathyDr. James isExperienced. Learn about Diabetic Nephropathy.
- Feingold SyndromeDr. James isExperienced. Learn about Feingold Syndrome.
- Henoch-Schonlein PurpuraDr. James isExperienced. Learn about Henoch-Schonlein Purpura.
- High Potassium LevelDr. James isExperienced. Learn about High Potassium Level.
- Hypophosphatasia (HPP)Dr. James isExperienced. Learn about Hypophosphatasia (HPP).
- HypophosphatemiaDr. James isExperienced. Learn about Hypophosphatemia.
- Juvenile Paget's DiseaseDr. James isExperienced. Learn about Juvenile Paget's Disease.
- Lactic AcidosisDr. James isExperienced. Learn about Lactic Acidosis.
- Low Sodium LevelDr. James isExperienced. Learn about Low Sodium Level.
- May Thurner SyndromeDr. James isExperienced. Learn about May Thurner Syndrome.
- Medullary Sponge KidneyDr. James isExperienced. Learn about Medullary Sponge Kidney.
- Metabolic AcidosisDr. James isExperienced. Learn about Metabolic Acidosis.
- NecrosisDr. James isExperienced. Learn about Necrosis.
- NephronophthisisDr. James isExperienced. Learn about Nephronophthisis.
- Nephrotic SyndromeDr. James isExperienced. Learn about Nephrotic Syndrome.
- Polycystic Kidney DiseaseDr. James isExperienced. Learn about Polycystic Kidney Disease.
- Respiratory AcidosisDr. James isExperienced. Learn about Respiratory Acidosis.
- Senior-Loken SyndromeDr. James isExperienced. Learn about Senior-Loken Syndrome.
- SVC ObstructionDr. James isExperienced. Learn about SVC Obstruction.
- Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone Secretion (SIADH)
- Thin Basement Membrane NephropathyDr. James isExperienced. Learn about Thin Basement Membrane Nephropathy.
- Vitamin D DeficiencyDr. James isExperienced. Learn about Vitamin D Deficiency.
- Wilson DiseaseDr. James isExperienced. Learn about Wilson Disease.