James Lewis, MD

Interventional Nephrologist

Dr. James Lewis is an interventional nephrologist specializing in dialysis access management. He treats patients at Azura Surgery Center Birmingham, in Birmingham, AL.

Dr. Lewis earned his medical degree from Indiana University School of Medicine. He completed a residency in internal medicine at Indiana University Medical Center in Indianapolis, IN and went on to complete a fellowship in nephrology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. After completing his fellowship, Dr. Lewis served as an instructor in medicine and assistant professor at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. He was involved in basic science and clinical research projects pertaining to the genetics of hypertension and kidney disease as well as coordinate the nephrology fellowship training program.

Dr. Lewis joined Nephrology Associates in 1998. He remains active in the American Society of Nephrology and The American Society of Diagnostic and Interventional Nephrology. Dr. Lewis is board certified in internal medicine and nephrology.

Education and Credentials

Education Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN
Internship Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN
Residency Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN
Fellowship Fellowship University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL
Board Certification Internal Medicine, nephrology (1990, 2000, 2010, 2020)
Languages English