Overview
Ivy Melgarejo is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa.
Dr. Melgarejo is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, Chronic Kidney Disease, and Acute Kidney Failure.
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Melgarejo is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
1215 Pleasant St Ste 100, Des Moines, IA 50309
1301 Pennsylvania Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316
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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MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
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Associates In Kidney Care
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Ivy R. Melgarejo
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Ivy R. Melgarejo?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Ivy R. Melgarejo by calling their office at 515-336-6557. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Ivy R. Melgarejo a top-rated expert for Nephrosclerosis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Ivy R. Melgarejo is classified as an Advanced expert for Nephrosclerosis, 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. Ivy R. Melgarejo specialize in?
While Dr. Ivy R. Melgarejo is a Nephrology, they have specific expertise in Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, and Chronic Kidney Disease. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Nephrology.
Does Dr. Ivy R. Melgarejo participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Ivy R. Melgarejo has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Nephrosclerosis. You can view a list of Dr. Ivy R. Melgarejo's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Ivy R. Melgarejo accept my insurance?
Dr. Ivy R. Melgarejo accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 515-336-6557 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
- Advanced
- Acute Kidney FailureDr. Melgarejo isAdvanced. Learn about Acute Kidney Failure.
- Chronic Kidney DiseaseDr. Melgarejo isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Kidney Disease.
- End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)Dr. Melgarejo isAdvanced. Learn about End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).
- NecrosisDr. Melgarejo isAdvanced. Learn about Necrosis.
- NephrosclerosisDr. Melgarejo isAdvanced. Learn about Nephrosclerosis.
- Renovascular HypertensionDr. Melgarejo isAdvanced. Learn about Renovascular Hypertension.
- Experienced
- Analgesic NephropathyDr. Melgarejo isExperienced. Learn about Analgesic Nephropathy.
- Autosomal Dominant Tubulointerstitial Kidney Disease
- Cytomegalic Inclusion DiseaseDr. Melgarejo isExperienced. Learn about Cytomegalic Inclusion Disease.
- Cytomegalovirus InfectionDr. Melgarejo isExperienced. Learn about Cytomegalovirus Infection.
- Diabetic NephropathyDr. Melgarejo isExperienced. Learn about Diabetic Nephropathy.
- Gitelman SyndromeDr. Melgarejo isExperienced. Learn about Gitelman Syndrome.
- GlomerulonephritisDr. Melgarejo isExperienced. Learn about Glomerulonephritis.
- High Potassium LevelDr. Melgarejo isExperienced. Learn about High Potassium Level.
- Low Potassium LevelDr. Melgarejo isExperienced. Learn about Low Potassium Level.
- Low Sodium LevelDr. Melgarejo isExperienced. Learn about Low Sodium Level.
- Medullary Sponge KidneyDr. Melgarejo isExperienced. Learn about Medullary Sponge Kidney.
- Minimal Change DiseaseDr. Melgarejo isExperienced. Learn about Minimal Change Disease.
- NephronophthisisDr. Melgarejo isExperienced. Learn about Nephronophthisis.
- Polycystic Kidney DiseaseDr. Melgarejo isExperienced. Learn about Polycystic Kidney Disease.
- Senior-Loken SyndromeDr. Melgarejo isExperienced. Learn about Senior-Loken Syndrome.
- Thin Basement Membrane NephropathyDr. Melgarejo isExperienced. Learn about Thin Basement Membrane Nephropathy.