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Dr. Ralph Stafford Jr, MD

Nephrology
4.5 (6)
Map Pin Small Chattanooga, TN
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Ralph Stafford Jr, MD

Dr. Ralph Stafford Jr, MD is a Nephrology Specialist in Chattanooga, TN. They graduated from SAINT BARTHOLOMEW'S AND THE ROYAL LONDON SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AND DENTISTRY and is affiliated with CHI Memorial Hospital Chattanooga, Parkridge Medical Center and Erlanger Baroness Hospital. Dr. Stafford Jr, completed a residency at University Tn College Med Chattanooga. Patients rated Dr. Stafford Jr an average 4.5 star rating.

Dr. Stafford Jr works at Nephrology Associates in Chattanooga, TN. They frequently treat conditions like Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease, Nephritis and Nephropathy and Vitamin D Deficiency along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna 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. Stafford Jr's Office Locations

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    Nephrology Associates
    251 N Lyerly St Ste 100, Chattanooga, TN 37404 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (423) 339-2889

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  • CHI Memorial Hospital Chattanooga
  • Parkridge Medical Center
  • Erlanger Baroness Hospital

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    About Dr. Ralph Stafford Jr, MD

    Specialties
    • Nephrology
    Specialties
    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1972596013
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • University Tn College Med Chattanooga
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • SAINT BARTHOLOMEW'S AND THE ROYAL LONDON SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AND DENTISTRY
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Nephrology
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    Dr. Ralph Stafford Jr, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Stafford Jr is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Stafford Jr has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Stafford Jr works at Nephrology Associates in Chattanooga, TN. View the full address on Dr. Stafford Jr’s profile.

    Dr. Stafford Jr has seen patients for Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease, Nephritis and Nephropathy and Vitamin D Deficiency, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Stafford Jr on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    6 patients have reviewed Dr. Stafford Jr. The overall rating for this provider is 4.5. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Stafford Jr.

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