- Nephrologists
- FL
- Fort Myers, FL
- Dr. Joel Van Sickler, MD
Dr. Joel Van Sickler, MD
Nephrology•Male•Age 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.

DaVita Kidney Care
8850 Gladiolus Dr Fort Myers, FL 33908Make an Appointment
(239) 415-1661Accepting new patients
- Explains Conditions Well
- Offers TelehealthThis provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
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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.
Based on claims data for 6 conditions and procedures
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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 accepts
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Dr. Van Sickler accepts the following insurance:
- Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida, Inc. d/b/a Florida Blue
- Preferred Patient Care
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
- Blue Card PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida
- Blue Preferred Patient Care PPO
- Cigna
- Cigna HMO
- Cigna PPO
- Open Access Plus
- Florida Blue
- Blue Choice HMO
- BlueOptions HMO
- myBlue EPO
- SimplyBlue HMO
- Humana
- Choice Care Network PPO
- Choice Care PPO
- Choice POS
- HMO Premier HMO
- National POS
- Select HMO
- UnitedHealthCare
- Choice Plus POS
- Medica Choice
- Navigate HMO
- Navigate POS
- Nexus Open Access
- Options PPO
Dr. Van Sickler's Reviews
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About Me
Biography
Specialties
- Nephrology
Board Certifications
- Internal Medicine
Education
Languages
- English
- Spanish
Awards
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best way to schedule an appointment with Dr. Joel Van Sickler, MD?
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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?
New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Joel Van Sickler, MD on Healthgrades. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Van Sickler's profile.
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.
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Learn more about how Healthgrades measuresHospital Quality.69% Patients that would definitely recommend, 1% lower than the national average
31 Awards Received
Award Highlight: Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2022)
74% Patients that would definitely recommend, 4% higher than the national average
29 Awards Received
Award Highlight: Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2021)
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