Dr. Joel Van Sickler, MD

NephrologyMaleAge 66

Nephrology

Dr. Joel Van Sickler, MD is a Nephrology Specialist in Fort Myers, FL and has over 39 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Van Sickler has extensive experience in Glomerulonephritis & Nephropathy. He graduated from WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY in 1984. He is affiliated with medical facilities Cape Coral Hospital and Lee Memorial Hospital. His office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments.

Dr. Joel Van Sickler, MD

DaVita Kidney Care

8850 Gladiolus Dr Fort Myers, FL 33908
Accepting new patients
Telehealth services available

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(239) 415-1661
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  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
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Frequently Treated by Dr. Van Sickler

Based on treatment records, we have identified the following as areas of care that Dr. Van Sickler treats more often than their peers. If you are unsure whether Dr. Van Sickler treats other conditions, please contact the office at (239) 415-1661.

Glomerulonephritis & Nephropathy

Glomerulonephritis and nephropathy are types of kidney disease caused by damage to the small blood vessels that filter the blood, either from long-term diabetes or other conditions such as lupus.Compare with other Glomerulonephritis & Nephropathy specialists.

Dr. Van Sickler is experienced in the area of Glomerulonephritis & Nephropathy. See the graph below to learn more about his experience.

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Dr. Van Sickler's conditions and procedures:

  • Acidosis
  • Acute Glomerulonephritis
  • Acute Kidney Failure
  • Alkalosis
  • Amyloidosis
  • Calcium Metabolism Disorders
  • Chronic Glomerulonephritis
  • Chronic Kidney Diseases
  • Congenital Anomalies of Kidney
  • Congenital Cystic Kidney Disease
  • Congenital Medullary Cystic Kidney Disease
  • Congenital Renal Agenesis and Dysgenesis
  • Dehydration
  • Diabetes Insipidus, Nephrogenic
  • Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
  • End-Stage Renal Disease
  • Gout
  • Hemodialysis
  • Hepatorenal Syndrome
  • Hydronephrosis
  • Hypercalcemia
  • Hyperkalemia
  • Hypertension
  • Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
  • Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
  • Hypokalemia
  • Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
  • Kidney Stones
  • Kidney Transplant Evaluation
  • Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
  • Living Kidney Donor Evaluation
  • Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
  • Mineral Metabolism Disorders
  • Nephritis and Nephropathy
  • Nephrotic Syndrome
  • Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
  • Peritoneal Dialysis
  • Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
  • Plasmapheresis
  • Proteinuria
  • Renal Artery Arteriosclerotic Disease
  • Renal Hyperparathyroidism
  • Renal Osteodystrophy
  • Renal Scan
  • Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
  • Small Kidney
  • Systemic Vasculitis
  • Traumatic Acute Kidney Injury
  • Ultrasound, Kidney
  • Vasculitis
  • Vitamin D Deficiency
  • Wegener's Granulomatosis

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Dr. Van Sickler's Reviews

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My husband had a Living related kidney transplant over 25 years ago. Dr. Van Sickler has been his nephrologist from the beginning. I am a nurse and he has always explained things in a way both a medical person and a non medical person can understand. We have the utmost regard for his knowledge and highly recommend him.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
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The best nephrologist in the area, as a transplant patient he really understands my special needs and is instrumental in helping me take care of my kidneys so I wont need those transplanted as well
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
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Biography

Dr. Joel Van Sickler, MD is a Nephrology Specialist in Fort Myers, FL and has over 39 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Van Sickler has extensive...Read more

Specialties

  • Nephrology

Board Certifications

Education

1984
WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY
Medical School

Languages

  • English
  • Spanish

Awards

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Does Dr. Joel Van Sickler, MD accept any insurance plans?

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Does Dr. Joel Van Sickler, MD accept new patients?

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What are Dr. Joel Van Sickler, MD's top areas of expertise?

Dr. Van Sickler specializes in Glomerulonephritis & Nephropathy. See more on Healthgrades.

What conditions does Dr. Joel Van Sickler, MD treat?

Dr. Van Sickler frequently treats the following conditions: Hyperkalemia, End-Stage Renal Disease, and Renal Hyperparathyroidism. See more on Healthgrades.

What is Dr. Joel Van Sickler, MD's office address?

Dr. Van Sickler's office is located at 8850 Gladiolus Dr, Fort Myers, FL 33908. You can find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.

What languages is Dr. Joel Van Sickler, MD fluent in?

Dr. Van Sickler is able to speak Spanish and English. View profile to see all.

Is Dr. Joel Van Sickler, MD able to provide telehealth services?

Dr. Van Sickler provides telehealth services. Please contact the office to determine whether you are eligible.

Is Dr. Joel Van Sickler, MD affiliated with any hospitals?

Dr. Joel Van Sickler, MD is affiliated with Cape Coral Hospital and Lee Memorial Hospital.

Is Dr. Joel Van Sickler, MD a board-certified professional?

Yes, Dr. Joel Van Sickler, MD holds board certifications in Internal Medicine.

How much experience does Dr. Joel Van Sickler, MD have?

Dr. Van Sickler has over 38 years of healthcare experience.

Does Dr. Joel Van Sickler, MD receive good ratings from patients?

There is a star rating of 5/5 for Dr. Joel Van Sickler, MD. Patients say that they trusted the provider's decisions and the provider explained conditions well. See all patient feedback on Healthgrades.

Locations

DaVita Kidney Care

Fort Myers South Dialysis8850 Gladiolus Dr Fort Myers, FL 33908
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Affiliated Hospitals

Dr. Van Sickler is affiliated with the following hospitals. Select a hospital below to learn more.

Learn more about how Healthgrades measuresHospital Quality.

Cape Coral Hospital

Cape Coral, FL

69% Patients that would definitely recommend, 1% lower than the national average

31 Awards Received

Award Highlight: Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2022)

Lee Memorial Hospital

Fort Myers, FL

74% Patients that would definitely recommend, 4% higher than the national average

29 Awards Received

Award Highlight: Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2021)