Overview
Douglas Lax is a Nephrologist in Rockville Centre, New York. Dr. Lax is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Acute Tubular Necrosis, Acute Kidney Failure, and Chronic Kidney Disease.
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Locations
242 Merrick Rd Ste 304, Rockville Centre, NY 11570
364 Merrick Rd, Rockville Centre, NY 11570
CUIMC/Herbert Irving Pavilion
Andrew S. Bomback, MD, MPH, is a nephrologist who specializes in glomerular diseases and resistant hypertension. Dr. Bomback received his undergraduate degree from Harvard University and his medical degree from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. He completed residency in Internal Medicine and fellowships in Nephrology and Clinical Epidemiology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he was the Doc J. Thurston III Fellow in Nephrology and Hypertension. In 2009, he returned to Columbia University as an associate at the Center for Glomerular Diseases and is currently Assistant Professor of Medicine at Columbia University Medical Center. Dr. Bomback is a member of the ColumbiaDoctors Hypertension Center, a multi-disciplinary center of excellence that provides high quality care and state-of-the-art diagnostic testing for patients with hypertension,Dr. Bomback has published over 100 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters on the subjects of chronic kidney disease, glomerular diseases, and hypertension. He is the co-author of the textbook, Chronic Kidney Disease and Hypertension Essentials, and an editor of the National Kidney Foundation's Primer on Kidney Diseases. He is the recipient of the 2013 Daniel V. Kimberg Junior Faculty Award for oustanding teaching of medical students and housestaff.Dr. Bomback's research interests focus on evaluating novel therapies for glomerular diseases. He currently serves as principal or co-investigator on clinical trials of new treatments for IgA nephropathy, membranous nephropathy, lupus glomerulonephritis, hereditary nephritis, C3 glomerulopathy, and focal segmental glomerulosclerosis. Dr. Bomback is highly rated in 22 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Membranoproliferative Glomerulonephritis, Glomerulonephritis, Membranous Nephropathy, Minimal Change Disease, and Kidney Transplant.
Northwell Health Physician Partners Kidney And Hypertension Specialists At Great Neck
"Kenar D. Jhaveri, MD, is Professor of Medicine and Associate Chief in the Division of Kidney Diseases and Hypertension at Northwell Health and Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. He completed his residency training at Yale University New Haven Hospital in Internal Medicine and then a fellowship in Nephrology at New York Presbyterian Hospital-Weill Cornell campus. His clinical interests are in glomerular diseases and onconephrology( cancer and its effect on the kidney). He is the founding member of the American Society of Onconephrology. He is a columnist for the ASN Kidney News for the section called ""Detective Nephron."" His interest in nephrology education is vested in using creative ways of teaching nephrology to medical students, residents, and fellows. He has published on onconephrology, Glomerular diseases, AKI and also in using social media and other innovative tools (games, concept maps, role playing, creative writing) to make nephrology a fun and exciting field. His most recent projects are in learning about renal toxicities of targeted oncological agents, immunotherapies, and COVID related AKI and glomerular diseases.". Dr. Jhaveri is highly rated in 23 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Glomerulonephritis, Interstitial Nephritis, Low Potassium Level, Low Sodium Level, and Kidney Transplant.
CUIMC/Russ Berrie Medical Science Pavilion
Krzysztof Kiryluk is a Nephrologist in New York, New York. Dr. Kiryluk is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are IgA Nephropathy, Glomerulonephritis, Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis, Membranous Nephropathy, and Kidney Transplant. Dr. Kiryluk is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Douglas Lax
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Douglas Lax?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Douglas Lax by calling their office at 516-764-7070. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Douglas Lax a top-rated expert for End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Douglas Lax is classified as an Distinguished expert for End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Douglas Lax specialize in?
While Dr. Douglas Lax is a Nephrology, they have specific expertise in End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Acute Tubular Necrosis, and Acute Kidney Failure. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Nephrology.
Does Dr. Douglas Lax accept my insurance?
Dr. Douglas Lax accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 516-764-7070 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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.
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- Distinguished
- Acute Kidney FailureDr. Lax isDistinguished. Learn about Acute Kidney Failure.
- Acute Tubular NecrosisDr. Lax isDistinguished. Learn about Acute Tubular Necrosis.
- Chronic Kidney DiseaseDr. Lax isDistinguished. Learn about Chronic Kidney Disease.
- End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)Dr. Lax isDistinguished. Learn about End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).
- Advanced
- Low Sodium LevelDr. Lax isAdvanced. Learn about Low Sodium Level.
- NecrosisDr. Lax isAdvanced. Learn about Necrosis.
- NephrosclerosisDr. Lax isAdvanced. Learn about Nephrosclerosis.
- Renovascular HypertensionDr. Lax isAdvanced. Learn about Renovascular Hypertension.
- Experienced
- Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease
- Childhood Hypophosphatasia (HPP)Dr. Lax isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Hypophosphatasia (HPP).
- Congenital Nephrotic SyndromeDr. Lax isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Nephrotic Syndrome.
- Denys-Drash Syndrome (DDS)Dr. Lax isExperienced. Learn about Denys-Drash Syndrome (DDS).
- Diabetic NephropathyDr. Lax isExperienced. Learn about Diabetic Nephropathy.
- Diffuse Mesangial SclerosisDr. Lax isExperienced. Learn about Diffuse Mesangial Sclerosis.

