Dr. James Wells, MD

Dr. James Wells, MD

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Dr. James Wells, MD is a nephrology specialist in Atlanta, GA and has been practicing for 48 years. He graduated from Wake Forest University in 1963 and specializes in nephrology.
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James O. Wells, M.D., F.A.C.P.

5669 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd NE Ste 240

Atlanta, GA 30342

Contact Information

(770) 934-2585

Insurance Accepted

  • Aetna
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • MultiPlan

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Hypertension
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more than 44% of peers
Chronic Kidney Diseases
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more than 29% of peers
Kidney Disease
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more than 12% of peers

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1  Specialties

  • Nephrology

2  Board Certifications

  • Internal Medicine
    Accredited by: American Board of Internal Medicine*
  • Nephrology
    Accredited by: American Board of Medical Specialties*

11  Conditions Treated

5  Procedures

Background Check

0 Malpractice Claims

No malpractice history found for Georgia.

0 Sanctions

No sanctions history found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.

0 Board Actions

No board actions found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.

Education

  • Wake Forest University
    Undergraduate School | Graduated 1960
  • Wake Forest University
    Medical School | Graduated 1963
  • Emory University Hospital
    Internship Hospital | Completed 1964
  • Emory University Affil Hosps
    Residency Hospital | Completed 1967
  • Mayo Medical School
    Fellowship Hospital | Completed 1970

Awards & Recognition

Awards & Honors
  • Healthgrades Honor Roll
  • NIH Fellowship in Nephrology, Mayo Clinic, 1969
  • "Specialisrt in Clinical Hypertension" by American Society of Hypertension, 2000
Media & Publications
  • Author or co-author of 31 abstracts, articles, chapters, etc.,
  • www.jowells.com,

Languages Spoken

  • English

Memberships & Professional Affiliations

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Dr. Wells provides the highest level of care I have ever received. He is very thorough, answers every question and is very accessible.
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Excellent physician. People like him are rare to find these days.
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I met Dr Wells over 2 years ago on the recommendation from a friend who told me Dr Wells was excellent at prescribing the proper medication. After my initial appointment and blood work with Dr Wells, he told me to discontinue taking Lipitor and reduced my Synthroid medication by 50% and reduced or...Read More
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Dr. Wells is the most knowledgeable, efficient and thorough physician I have ever had the pleasure of consulting. I am 54 years old and have had uncontrollable blood pressures since I was 21 years old. I have been a patient of Dr. Wells for the past 15 years; and he is THE ONLY physician who has...Read More
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Great physician. Practices medicine the way it used to be practiced. Intellect, knowledge and experience go far beyond hypertension. Very generous with time. Always available via text/email when out of office or traveling. Nothing negative to say. All five stars. Likely will never have another...Read More
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James O. Wells, M.D., F.A.C.P.

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  • Hours
    • Mon: closed
    • Tue: 2:00pm - 5:00pm
    • Wed: closed
    • Thu: closed
    • Fri: closed
    • Sat: closed
    • Sun: closed
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  • Hours
    • Mon: 9:00am - 3:00pm
    • Tue: 9:00am - 11:00am
    • Wed: 9:00am - 3:00pm
    • Thu: 9:00am - 3:00pm
    • Fri: closed
    • Sat: closed
    • Sun: closed
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Insurance accepted

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Aetna
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Card PPO
First Health (Coventry Health Care)
First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
MultiPlan
MultiPlan PPO
PHCS Network PPO

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