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Board Certification, Specialty and Expertise

Dr. James Wells identified specializing in Internal MedicineInternal Medicine
A personal physician who provides long term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults, and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections, and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints, and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health, and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ear, skin, nervous system, and reproductive organs. and NephrologyNephrology
An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance, and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.. He obtained board certification from the member board for Nephrology.

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Insurance Accepted

Dr. James Wells accepts the following plans for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia at 2193 Northlake Pkwy:

• Anthem Lumenos PPO (HIA Plus)
• Anthem Lumenos PPO (HIA)
• Anthem Lumenos PPO (HRA)
• Anthem Lumenos PPO (HSA)
• Blue Essential PPO
• BlueChoice Preferred Provider Organization (PPO)
• Emory BCBSGA PPO (HealthChoice) for Emory Employees (In Network)
• Exclusive Provider Organization (EPO)

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Hospital Affiliations

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Dr. Wells is affiliated with 2 hospitals:

Dekalb Medical Center
2701 N Decatur Rd
Decatur, GA

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License

Dr. James Wells has been confirmed to have a license in Georgia.

Education

Dr. Wells attended medical school at Wake Forest University School of Medicine and graduated in 1963 having 49 years experience.

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Aliases

Patients may also know Dr. James Wells MD as:

• James O Wells
• J Wells

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