
Overview
I take care of people with complicated hypertension (high blood pressure), chronic kidney diseases, and dialysis treatments. My niche is taking care of pregnant women with kidney diseases and hypertension, as well as complicated hypertension, chronic kidney disease, and dialysis in the hospital setting. I also take care of long-term follow-ups for patients who have had a kidney transplant. When I meet with a patient, I inform them about what the options are and help them make a decision. The kidney center here at Duke is nationally well-known, and we see patients from all over, including international patients. I always want my patients to know I am available for them, either through MyChart or if they call the office and ask a question; they'll usually get an answer within 24 hours.
Dr. Kovalik is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Feingold Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, Renovascular Hypertension, and Nephrosclerosis.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- HMO
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- PPO
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- MEDICARE PDP
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE SNP
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- POS
- PPO
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- HMO
- POS
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- PPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
- MEDICARE PDP
- OTHER MEDICARE
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
40 Duke Medicine Cir, Durham, NC 27710
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
Duke Raleigh Hospital
Jason Eckel is a Nephrologist in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Eckel has been practicing medicine for over 21 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Feingold Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Polycystic Kidney Disease.
Duke Regional Hospital
Amarnath Ahobala is a Nephrologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Ahobala has been practicing medicine for over 33 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Feingold Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, Nephrosclerosis, and Renovascular Hypertension.
Duke Raleigh Hospital
Michael Oliverio is a Nephrologist in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Oliverio has been practicing medicine for over 35 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Feingold Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, Acute Kidney Failure, and Nephrosclerosis.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Chronic Kidney DiseaseDr. Kovalik isDistinguished. Learn about Chronic Kidney Disease.
- End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)Dr. Kovalik isDistinguished. Learn about End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).
- Advanced
- NephrosclerosisDr. Kovalik isAdvanced. Learn about Nephrosclerosis.
- Renovascular HypertensionDr. Kovalik isAdvanced. Learn about Renovascular Hypertension.
- Experienced
- Acute Kidney FailureDr. Kovalik isExperienced. Learn about Acute Kidney Failure.
- Acute Tubular NecrosisDr. Kovalik isExperienced. Learn about Acute Tubular Necrosis.
- Autosomal Dominant HypocalcemiaDr. Kovalik isExperienced. Learn about Autosomal Dominant Hypocalcemia.
- Congenital Nephrotic SyndromeDr. Kovalik isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Nephrotic Syndrome.
- Familial HyperaldosteronismDr. Kovalik isExperienced. Learn about Familial Hyperaldosteronism.
- Feingold SyndromeDr. Kovalik isExperienced. Learn about Feingold Syndrome.
