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S O U T H ’ S G r e a t e s t DOCTORS ✚ N E P H R O L O G Y & H Y P E RT E N S I O N M e d i c a l A S S O C I AT E S NEPHROLOGY & HYPERTENSION MEDICAL ASSOCIATES The team at Nephrology and Hypertension Medical Associ- ates knows that many people worry when they have to see a kidney doctor. “Many people think they need dialysis, but the reality is, the vast majority don’t,” says Dr. William Gabbard. “Our job is to reassure our patients and treat them accordingly to keep them off dialysis.” With nearly 50 years of experience, the team of board-cer- tified physicians work diligently to provide the best care for patients with kidney related diseases and hypertension. Nephrology and Hypertension Medical Associates physicians diagnose and manage diabetes, and other conditions that lead to kidney disease. Their approach with each patient is personal, and takes into account the patient’s desires and needs. They also com- bine trusted experience with up-to-date medical knowledge. “It’s important that we practice evidence-based medicine, not antidotal medicine. That means staying on top of current cutting-edge medi- cines and treatment options,” says Dr. Gabbard. Equally important is the compassion and dedication the excellent team of providers and support staff shows to every patient. They provide a relaxing atmosphere that makes patients feel comfort- able. Nephrology and Hypertension Medical Associates have five locations including offices in Savannah, Brunswick and Beaufort. In 2017, they brought on two new physicians to help with patient care. NEPHROLOGY & HYPERTENSION MEDICAL ASSOCIATES, 1115 LEXINGTON AVE., SAVANNAH, GA, 912.354.4813, THEKIDNEYDOCS.COM Meet Our Doctors... (L to R) James Bazemore, MD, Mikhail Novikov MD, Jessica Coleman, MD; Dana Kumjian, MD; Erik Bernstein, MD; Rebecca Sentman MD & William Gabbard, MD. 120 S OUT H M AGA ZI NE.C OM South’s Greatest Doctors 2018 Special Advertorial Section