26 Results forNephrologists near Des Moines, IA
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Learn more about Nephrologists
A nephrologist specializes in the health needs of people with kidney diseases and disorders. Nephrologists diagnose and treat kidney problems, such as kidney stones and kidney failure. They also help manage the conditions that kidney diseases can cause, such as high blood pressure.
A nephrologist typically:
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Evaluates a patient’s medical history and kidney function
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Diagnoses and treats acute and chronic diseases and conditions that affect the kidneys including high blood pressure (hypertension), diabetes, kidney disease, kidney failure, and kidney stones
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Evaluates whether a person with kidney disease needs dialysis or a kidney transplant
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Orders and performs kidney dialysis procedures
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Analyzes the results of kidney disease screenings including urine tests, blood tests, and biopsies
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Orders and interprets laboratory and imaging tests and prescribes medications
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Provides care before and after kidney transplants and other kidney surgeries
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Creates lifestyle plans for helping patients maintain their kidney function including dietary and medication changes
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Oversees healthcare professionals who help patients manage their kidney conditions, such as surgeons, nutritionists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, and social workers
Nephrologists may also be known by the following names: kidney doctor, renal specialist, or kidney specialist.
There are 26 specialists practicing Nephrology in Des Moines, IA with an overall average rating of 4.4 stars. There are 42 hospitals near Des Moines, IA with affiliated Nephrology specialists, including Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center, UnityPoint Health - Iowa Methodist Medical Center and Pella Regional Health Center.
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Dr. Mark Belz, MD
Specialty: Nephrology1111 6th AveDes Moines, IA 503140.8 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. Kanwaljit Chouhan, MD
Specialty: Nephrology95 University AveDes Moines, IA 503140.8 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Specialty: Nephrology501 SW 7th St Ste ADes Moines, IA 503090.9 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. Jobinson Thomas, MD
Specialty: Nephrology411 Laurel St Ste 2350Des Moines, IA 503140.7 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Jaswinder Rattan, MD
Specialty: Nephrology1215 Pleasant StDes Moines, IA 503091.0 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. Sameer Yaseen, MD
Specialty: Nephrology501 SW 7th St Ste BDes Moines, IA 503090.9 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. Robert Smith, MD
Specialty: Nephrology411 Laurel St Ste 2350Des Moines, IA 503140.7 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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- Explains conditions well
Dr. Dhivya Sundaramurthy, MD
Specialty: Nephrology1111 6th AveDes Moines, IA 503140.8 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. Arani Nanavati, MD
Specialty: Nephrology1111 6th AveDes Moines, IA 503140.8 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. Bruce Buchsbaum, MD
Specialty: Nephrology1111 6th AveDes Moines, IA 503140.8 miles awayDr. Antonio Ligon, MD
Specialty: Nephrology1111 6th AveDes Moines, IA 503140.8 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. Prem Chandran, MD
Specialty: Nephrology411 Laurel St Ste 2350Des Moines, IA 503140.7 miles awayDr. Johann Schmolck, MD
Specialty: Nephrology1111 6th AveDes Moines, IA 503140.8 miles awayDr. Patrick Chua, MD
Specialty: Nephrology411 Laurel St Ste 2350Des Moines, IA 503140.7 miles awayDr. Arjun Sekar, MD
Specialty: Nephrology411 Laurel St Ste 2350Des Moines, IA 503140.7 miles awayDr. Siva Jagarlapudi, MD
Specialty: Nephrology1111 6th AveDes Moines, IA 503140.8 miles awayDr. Ivy Melgarejo, MD
Specialty: Nephrology1301 Pennsylvania AveDes Moines, IA 503160.9 miles awayDr. Carla Nester, MD
Specialty: Nephrology1212 Pleasant St Ste 410Des Moines, IA 503091.0 miles awayDr. Vignesh Viswanathan, MD
Specialty: Nephrology501 SW 7th St Ste ADes Moines, IA 503090.9 miles awayDr. Sanjiv Dahal, MD
Specialty: Nephrology1215 Pleasant St Ste 100Des Moines, IA 503091.0 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Kang Yu Lee-Son, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Nephrology1212 Pleasant St Ste 410Des Moines, IA 503091.0 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Arsalan Alvi, MD
Specialty: Nephrology411 Laurel St Ste 2350Des Moines, IA 503140.7 miles awayDr. Craig Shadur, MD
Specialty: Nephrology1301 Pennsylvania Ave Ste 208Des Moines, IA 503160.9 miles awayDr. Jason Misurac, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Nephrology1212 Pleasant StDes Moines, IA 503091.0 miles awayDr. Lyndsay Harshman, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Nephrology1212 Pleasant StDes Moines, IA 503091.0 miles awayDr. Michael Flood, DO
Specialty: Nephrology3600 30th StDes Moines, IA 503103.5 miles away