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Dr. Michael Berkoben, MD

Nephrology •  Male • Age 60
  
Dr. Berkoben
Accepting new patients
Glomerulonephritis/Nephropathy, Nephrological Conditions

Advanced Abdominal Disease Clinic

40 Duke Medicine Cir Ste 2b Durham, NC 27710

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Dr. Michael Berkoben, MD is a Nephrology Specialist in Durham, NC and has over 34 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Berkoben has more experience with Glomerulonephritis/Nephropathy and Nephrological Conditions than other specialists in his area. He graduated from University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine medical school in 1986. He is affiliated with medical facilities Duke University Hospital and Maria Parham Medical Center. He is accepting new patients. Be sure to call ahead with Dr. Berkoben to book an appointment.

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Dr. Berkoben accepts the following insurance:

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Choice Plus POS II
Anthem
National (BlueCard) PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Card PPO
CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
HealthyBlue 2.0
HealthyBlue Advantage
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Cigna PPO
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Humana
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PHCS Network PPO

Background Check

No malpractice claims found for North Carolina
No disciplinary actions found for the years we collect data
No board actions found for the years we collect data
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Practice Areas

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.

Typically treats 62% more than their peers

Based on claims data for 2 conditions and procedures

TreatmentsTreatment Frequency
Nephritis and Nephropathy
normal
normal

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Berkoben treats Nephritis and Nephropathy more than 72% of their peers

Dr. Berkoben treats this condition more than 72% of their peers

Nephrotic Syndrome
normal
normal

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Berkoben treats Nephrotic Syndrome more than 52% of their peers

Dr. Berkoben treats this condition more than 52% of their peers

Nephrological Conditions

Nephrological conditions specialists diagnose and treat conditions affecting the kidneys, including chronic kidney disease, kidney injury, kidney stones, and lupus nephritis.Compare with other Nephrological Conditions specialists.

Typically treats 69% more than their peers

Based on claims data for 11 conditions and procedures

TreatmentsTreatment Frequency
End-Stage Renal Disease
high
high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Berkoben treats End-Stage Renal Disease more than 84% of their peers

Dr. Berkoben treats this condition more than 84% of their peers

End-Stage Renal Disease Related Services
high
high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Berkoben performs End-Stage Renal Disease Related Services more than 83% of their peers

Dr. Berkoben performs this procedure more than 83% of their peers

Kidney Disease
high
high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Berkoben treats Kidney Disease more than 82% of their peers

Dr. Berkoben treats this condition more than 82% of their peers

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Dr. Berkoben's conditions and procedures:

  • Acidosis
  • Acute Glomerulonephritis
  • Acute Kidney Failure
  • Alkalosis
  • Arteriovenostomy for Renal Dialysis
  • Autoimmune Diseases
  • Bone Disorders
  • Brain Disorders
  • Calcium Metabolism Disorders
  • Chronic Glomerulonephritis
  • Chronic Kidney Diseases
  • Congenital Polycystic Kidney Disease
  • Dehydration
  • Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
  • Diabetic Ketoacidosis
  • End-Stage Renal Disease
  • End-Stage Renal Disease Related Services
  • Goodpasture's Disease
  • Gout
  • Hemochromatosis
  • Hemodialysis
  • Hepatitis B - Immune Response
  • Hepatorenal Syndrome
  • Hydronephrosis
  • Hypercalcemia
  • Hyperkalemia
  • Hypertension
  • Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
  • Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
  • Hypokalemia
  • Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
  • Iron Metabolism Disorders
  • Kidney Disease
  • Kidney Infection
  • Kidney Infection, Acute
  • Kidney Stones
  • Limb Swelling
  • Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
  • Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
  • Mineral Metabolism Disorders
  • Nephritis and Nephropathy
  • Nephrotic Syndrome
  • Peritoneal Dialysis
  • Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
  • Purpura
  • Renal Artery Arteriosclerotic Disease
  • Renal Hyperparathyroidism
  • Renal Osteodystrophy
  • Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
  • Systemic Vasculitis
  • Ureteral Stones
  • Vascular Disease
  • Vasculitis
  • Vitamin D Deficiency
  • Wegener's Granulomatosis

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Biography

Dr. Michael Berkoben, MD is a Nephrology Specialist in Durham, NC and has over 34 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Berkoben has more experience with Glomerulonephritis/Nephropathy and Nephrological Conditions than other specialists in h...
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Specialties

  • Nephrology

Board Certifications

  • Internal Medicine
  • Nephrology
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Education

1992
Washington University
Fellowship Hospital
1989
Duke University Hospital
Residency Hospital
1986
University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
Medical School

Awards

  • Healthgrades Honor Roll
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Locations

Advanced Abdominal Disease Clinic

Pulmonary Medicine and Renal40 Duke Medicine Cir Ste 2b Durham, NC 27710
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Affiliated Hospitals

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Duke University Hospital

Durham, NC

81% Patient experience rating, 12% higher than the national average

  • Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2020, 2019, 2018)
  • Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2020)

Maria Parham Medical Center

Henderson, NC

57% Patient experience rating, 12% lower than the national average