Overview
Nephrology is a fascinating and extremely gratifying subspecialty of internal medicine. I am honored to participate in the care of my patients and I enjoy interacting with them and their families. An important aspect of my job is helping patients and their families understand complex medical conditions. Outside of work, I enjoy music, golf, running and spending time with my wife and son.
Dr. Wheeler is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Poststreptococcal Glomerulonephritis, Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Glomerulonephritis.
Dr. Wheeler is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine-Nephrology. Dr. Wheeler is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
300 Lake Dr E, Chanhassen, MN 55317
3931 Louisiana Ave, S Saint Louis Park, MN 55426
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Wheeler has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
M Health Fairview UMMC Nephrology
Patrick Nachman is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Nachman is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Membranous Nephropathy, Glomerulonephritis, Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis, Minimal Change Disease, and Kidney Transplant. Dr. Nachman is board certified in Nephrology: American Board Of Internal Medicine, 1996. Dr. Nachman is currently accepting new patients.
Hennepin Healthcare
James Wetmore is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Wetmore is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), High Potassium Level, Kidney Transplant, and Parathyroidectomy.
Hennepin Healthcare
Kirsten Johansen is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Johansen is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Acute Tubular Necrosis, Renovascular Hypertension, and Kidney Transplant.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. James J. Wheeler
How do I make an appointment with Dr. James J. Wheeler?
You can book an appointment with Dr. James J. Wheeler by calling their office at 952-993-4300. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. James J. Wheeler a top-rated expert for Poststreptococcal Glomerulonephritis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. James J. Wheeler is classified as an Advanced expert for Poststreptococcal Glomerulonephritis, 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. James J. Wheeler specialize in?
While Dr. James J. Wheeler is a Nephrology, they have specific expertise in Poststreptococcal Glomerulonephritis, Chronic Kidney Disease, and End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Nephrology.
Does Dr. James J. Wheeler accept my insurance?
Dr. James J. Wheeler accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 952-993-4300 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. Wheeler isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Kidney Disease.
- End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)Dr. Wheeler isAdvanced. Learn about End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).
- GlomerulonephritisDr. Wheeler isAdvanced. Learn about Glomerulonephritis.
- Poststreptococcal Glomerulonephritis
- Experienced
- Acute Kidney FailureDr. Wheeler isExperienced. Learn about Acute Kidney Failure.
- Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)
- High Potassium LevelDr. Wheeler isExperienced. Learn about High Potassium Level.
- Lactic AcidosisDr. Wheeler isExperienced. Learn about Lactic Acidosis.
- Low Sodium LevelDr. Wheeler isExperienced. Learn about Low Sodium Level.
- Metabolic AcidosisDr. Wheeler isExperienced. Learn about Metabolic Acidosis.