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Dr. Robert Gaston, MD

Nephrology*
5.0 (1)
Map Pin Small Birmingham, AL
Accepting new patients
45 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Robert Gaston, MD

Dr. Robert Gaston, MD is a Nephrology Specialist in Birmingham, AL. They specialize in Nephrology, has 45 years of experience, and is board certified in Internal Medicine. They graduated from Emory University School of Medicine and is affiliated with Athens-Limestone Hospital and Pascagoula Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Gaston an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Gaston works at Practice in Birmingham, AL. They are accepting new patients and accept Cigna and Humana 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. Gaston's Office Locations

  1. 1
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    1900 UNIVERSITY BLVD, Birmingham, AL 35233 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (205) 934-7220
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    Office
    1900 3rd Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35294 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (205) 934-7220
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    University of Alabama Hospital
    619 19th St S, Birmingham, AL 35233 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (205) 934-6600

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  • Athens-Limestone Hospital
  • Pascagoula Hospital

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    Specialties*
    • Nephrology

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    • 45 years of experience
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    • 1154365237
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    • Emory University School of Medicine
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    • Internal Medicine and Nephrology
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