Maria Parham Nephrology & Hypertension

Dr. Ihab Zaggout and staff would like to welcome and introduce you to Maria Parham Nephrology & Hypertension. MPN&H offers excellent treatment and care for those who suffer from kidney (renal) related ailments as well as high blood pressure (hypertension). Please feel free to give the office a call if you have any questions about your renal health or hypertension

Maria Parham Nephrology & Hypertension is located in the JW Jenkins Building at

WHAT IS A NEPHROLOGIST?

Nephrologists are medical doctors who evaluate, diagnose, and treat diseases of the urinary tract and kidneys. Physicians who specialize in treating those with kidney disorders often treat those patients with high blood pressure (hypertension) as well. High blood pressure damages the blood vessels and reduces blood supply to the kidneys, so kidney disorders and high blood pressure are often interrelated.

Insurance Policies - We participate with most insurance plans, but it is your responsibility to call your insurance carrier to determine whether or not we are included in your particular plan. Also, if your plan requires a referral from your Primary Care Physician for Specialist office visits, you are responsible for obtaining this referral. As a courtesy to our patients, we submit claims to all insurance companies provided we have complete and accurate information. Any co-payments are due at the time of service.

Appointments - Either you or your referring physician may make appointments by calling our office between 8:00 am & 12:00 pm weekdays. Appointments are made in advance but urgent cases can be seen quickly in most instances. If you are unable to keep your appointment, please call our office at least 24 hours in advance so that we may use that time for another patient.

Telephone Calls - Except in emergencies, our doctors do not accept calls while they are seeing patients. Our staff is experienced and able to answer most questions or they will relay your message to your doctor. When necessary, they will obtain appropriate answers from your doctor immediately or give you an approximate time to expect a return call. If you need to reach us in an emergency after hours, call Maria Parham Medical Center - they will help you get in touch with the physician..

Prescription Refills - Prescriptions cannot be refilled after normal working hours or on weekends. Please allow at least three business days for refills to be processed.

IHAB ZAGGOUT, MD

Dr. Ihab Zaggout is board-certified in Nephrology and Internal Medicine. He will offer treatment for those suffering from hypertension, as well as kidney/renal issues. Nephrology is the medical subspecialty that deals with kidney function.

Dr. Zaggout completed his Internal Medicine Residency at the Medical Center of Central Georgia and his Nephrology Fellowship at the Medical College of Georgia. He is a member of numerous professional societies to include the American College of Physicians, the American College of Nephrology and the National Kidney Foundation.