Overview
Douglas Somers is a Nephrologist in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Somers is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Nephrosclerosis, and Renovascular Hypertension.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 6 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
200 Hawkins Dr, Iowa City, IA 52242
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Douglas Somers
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Douglas Somers?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Douglas Somers by calling their office at 319-356-8252. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Douglas Somers a top-rated expert for Chronic Kidney Disease?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Douglas Somers is classified as an Advanced expert for Chronic Kidney Disease, 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 Somers specialize in?
While Dr. Douglas Somers is a Nephrology, they have specific expertise in Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Nephrosclerosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Nephrology.
Does Dr. Douglas Somers participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Douglas Somers has published 6 articles and abstracts on conditions like Chronic Kidney Disease. You can view a list of Dr. Douglas Somers's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Douglas Somers accept my insurance?
Dr. Douglas Somers accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 319-356-8252 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.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
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- Chronic Kidney DiseaseDr. Somers isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Kidney Disease.
- End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)Dr. Somers isAdvanced. Learn about End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).
- Experienced
- Acute Kidney FailureDr. Somers isExperienced. Learn about Acute Kidney Failure.
- Acute Tubular NecrosisDr. Somers isExperienced. Learn about Acute Tubular Necrosis.
- Congenital Nephrotic SyndromeDr. Somers isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Nephrotic Syndrome.
- Feingold SyndromeDr. Somers isExperienced. Learn about Feingold Syndrome.
- GlomerulonephritisDr. Somers isExperienced. Learn about Glomerulonephritis.
- High Potassium LevelDr. Somers isExperienced. Learn about High Potassium Level.