Franklin Daniel Diaz MD FACP

Chronic Renal Failure & Dialysis, Glomerular Disease, Hypertension

Physician

601a Professional Drive Ste 225Lawrenceville, GA 30046
Phone+1 770-513-8028
Fax+1 770-513-8653

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Summary

Dr. Franklin Diaz is a nephrologist based in Lawrenceville, GA, with subspecialties in chronic renal failure, dialysis, glomerular disease, and hypertension. He completed his medical education at the University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine in 1980, followed by a residency in internal medicine at VA Caribbean Healthcare System and a fellowship in nephrology at the University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals. Dr. Diaz has held various positions including Staff Physician at Northside Hospital Gwinnett since 1991 and former Medical Director at FMC Lawrenceville Dialysis Facility. He has published research on ATP-dependent proton transport in the human renal medulla. His recognitions include being named a United Hero by United Healthcare, awarded Premium Care Physician, and Fellow from the American College of Physicians.

Education & Training

University of Texas Medical Branch HospitalsFellowship, Nephrology, 1983 - 1986
VA Caribbean Healthcare SystemResidency, Internal Medicine, 1980 - 1983
University of Puerto Rico School of MedicineClass of 1980

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Certifications & Licensure

GA State Medical License 1989 - 2027
American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine Nephrology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

United Hero United Healthcare through CMS' CAHPS, 2024
Premium Care Physician United Healthcare, 2019
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Acumen EHR, Health IT Services Group, 2013-2014

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

7 citations
ATP-dependent proton transport in human renal medulla.
F. D. Diaz-Diaz, E. F. LaBelle, D. C. Eaton, T. D. DuBose
The American Journal of Physiology. 1986-08-01

Journal Articles

ATP-dependent proton transport in human renal medulla
F. D. Diaz-Diaz,E. F. LaBelle,D. C. Eaton, andT. D. DuBose Jr, American Journal of Physiology, 8/1/1986