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Dr. David Tharpe, MD

Nephrology*
Map Pin Small Clanton, AL
Accepting new patients
52 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. David Tharpe, MD

Dr. David Tharpe, MD is a Nephrology Specialist in Clanton, AL. They specialize in Nephrology, has 52 years of experience, and is board certified in Internal Medicine. They graduated from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine and is affiliated with Coosa Valley Medical Center. Dr. Tharpe, completed a residency at Ala Medical Center.

Dr. Tharpe works at Nephrology Associates PC in Clanton, AL with other offices in Birmingham, AL. They frequently treat conditions like Chronic Kidney Disease Stage IV along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Tharpe's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Nephrology Associates PC - Clanton
    2030 Lay Dam Rd, Clanton, AL 35045 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (205) 226-5900
    Monday
    08:30 - 16:30
    Tuesday
    08:30 - 16:30
    Wednesday
    08:30 - 16:30
    Thursday
    08:30 - 16:30
    Friday
    08:30 - 14:30
  2. 2
    Nephrology Associates, PC - Princeton
    817 Princeton Ave SW Ste 206, Birmingham, AL 35211 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (205) 226-5900

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  • Coosa Valley Medical Center

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Chronic Kidney Disease Stage IV
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Chronic Kidney Disease Stage IV
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    Specialties*
    • Nephrology

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    Years of Experience
    • 52 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1902864440
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • UAB in Birmingham, Alabama
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Ala Medical Center
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Internal Medicine
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    Dr. Tharpe has seen patients for Chronic Kidney Disease Stage IV, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Tharpe on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

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