Overview
Winfield Word-Sims is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Asheville, North Carolina.
Dr. Word-Sims is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Kidney Disease, Acute Nephritic Syndrome, Nephrotic Syndrome, and Congenital Nephrotic Syndrome.
Dr. Word-Sims is currently accepting new patients.
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- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
10 McDowell St, Asheville, NC 28801
1250 7th Ave E, Hendersonville, NC 28792
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Winfield S. Word-Sims
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Winfield S. Word-Sims?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Winfield S. Word-Sims by calling their office at 828-258-8545. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Winfield S. Word-Sims a top-rated expert for Chronic Kidney Disease?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Winfield S. Word-Sims 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. Winfield S. Word-Sims specialize in?
While Dr. Winfield S. Word-Sims is a Nephrology, they have specific expertise in Chronic Kidney Disease, Acute Nephritic Syndrome, and Nephrotic Syndrome. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Nephrology.
Does Dr. Winfield S. Word-Sims accept my insurance?
Dr. Winfield S. Word-Sims accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 828-258-8545 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
- Chronic Kidney DiseaseDr. Word-Sims isDistinguished. Learn about Chronic Kidney Disease.
- Advanced
- Acute Kidney FailureDr. Word-Sims isAdvanced. Learn about Acute Kidney Failure.
- Acute Nephritic SyndromeDr. Word-Sims isAdvanced. Learn about Acute Nephritic Syndrome.
- Congenital Nephrotic SyndromeDr. Word-Sims isAdvanced. Learn about Congenital Nephrotic Syndrome.
- Denys-Drash Syndrome (DDS)Dr. Word-Sims isAdvanced. Learn about Denys-Drash Syndrome (DDS).
- Diffuse Mesangial SclerosisDr. Word-Sims isAdvanced. Learn about Diffuse Mesangial Sclerosis.
- End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)Dr. Word-Sims isAdvanced. Learn about End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).
- Feingold SyndromeDr. Word-Sims isAdvanced. Learn about Feingold Syndrome.
- Focal Segmental GlomerulosclerosisDr. Word-Sims isAdvanced. Learn about Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis.
- Frasier SyndromeDr. Word-Sims isAdvanced. Learn about Frasier Syndrome.
- Granulomatosis with PolyangiitisDr. Word-Sims isAdvanced. Learn about Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis.
- Liddle SyndromeDr. Word-Sims isAdvanced. Learn about Liddle Syndrome.
- NephrosclerosisDr. Word-Sims isAdvanced. Learn about Nephrosclerosis.
- Nephrotic SyndromeDr. Word-Sims isAdvanced. Learn about Nephrotic Syndrome.
- Poststreptococcal GlomerulonephritisDr. Word-Sims isAdvanced. Learn about Poststreptococcal Glomerulonephritis.
- Pseudohypoaldosteronism Type 2Dr. Word-Sims isAdvanced. Learn about Pseudohypoaldosteronism Type 2.
- Renovascular HypertensionDr. Word-Sims isAdvanced. Learn about Renovascular Hypertension.
- Experienced
- Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney DiseaseDr. Word-Sims isExperienced. Learn about Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease.
- Congenital MicrocoriaDr. Word-Sims isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Microcoria.
- Diabetic NephropathyDr. Word-Sims isExperienced. Learn about Diabetic Nephropathy.
- Familial HyperaldosteronismDr. Word-Sims isExperienced. Learn about Familial Hyperaldosteronism.
- Familial Hypocalciuric Hypercalcemia Type 1Dr. Word-Sims isExperienced. Learn about Familial Hypocalciuric Hypercalcemia Type 1.
- Gitelman SyndromeDr. Word-Sims isExperienced. Learn about Gitelman Syndrome.
- GlomerulonephritisDr. Word-Sims isExperienced. Learn about Glomerulonephritis.
- High Potassium LevelDr. Word-Sims isExperienced. Learn about High Potassium Level.
- HyperaldosteronismDr. Word-Sims isExperienced. Learn about Hyperaldosteronism.
- HypercalcemiaDr. Word-Sims isExperienced. Learn about Hypercalcemia.
- IgA NephropathyDr. Word-Sims isExperienced. Learn about IgA Nephropathy.
- Interstitial NephritisDr. Word-Sims isExperienced. Learn about Interstitial Nephritis.
- Low Potassium LevelDr. Word-Sims isExperienced. Learn about Low Potassium Level.
- Low Sodium LevelDr. Word-Sims isExperienced. Learn about Low Sodium Level.
- Lupus NephritisDr. Word-Sims isExperienced. Learn about Lupus Nephritis.
- Milk-Alkali SyndromeDr. Word-Sims isExperienced. Learn about Milk-Alkali Syndrome.
- NecrosisDr. Word-Sims isExperienced. Learn about Necrosis.
- Polycystic Kidney DiseaseDr. Word-Sims isExperienced. Learn about Polycystic Kidney Disease.
- Thin Basement Membrane NephropathyDr. Word-Sims isExperienced. Learn about Thin Basement Membrane Nephropathy.