Expertise in
22
conditions

Dr. John P. Vella

Nephrology
Portland Internal Medicine
43 Baxter Blvd, 
Portland, ME 
Offers Telehealth
Expertise in
22
conditions
Portland Internal Medicine
43 Baxter Blvd, 
Portland, ME 

Overview

John Vella is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Portland, Maine.

Dr. Vella is highly rated in 22 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, Pseudohypoaldosteronism Type 2, Kidney Transplant, and Nephrectomy.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 13 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial.

Specialties

Nephrology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in ME

Hospital Affiliations

Mainehealth Stephens Hospital
Lincolnhealth
Mainehealth Maine Medical Center
Mainehealth Franklin Hospital
Maine General Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English
Spanish

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
BMC HealthNet
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
Change Healthcare
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Community Health Options
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Horizon Healthcare
  • EPO
  • POS
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Martin's Point Generations
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Walgreens
  • MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Portland Internal Medicine
43 Baxter Blvd, Portland, ME 04101

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.

1 Clinical Trials

A Pivotal Phase 3 Trial to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of Clazakizumab for the Treatment of Chronic Active Antibody-mediated Rejection in Kidney Transplant Recipients
A Pivotal Phase 3 Trial to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of Clazakizumab for the Treatment of Chronic Active Antibody-mediated Rejection in Kidney Transplant Recipients
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: July 23, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug, Biological
Study Phase: Phase 3

13 Total Publications

Long-term Safety in Epstein-Barr Virus-Seropositive Kidney-only Transplant Recipients Treated With Belatacept in Clinical Practice: Final Study Results From the ENLiST Registry.
Long-term Safety in Epstein-Barr Virus-Seropositive Kidney-only Transplant Recipients Treated With Belatacept in Clinical Practice: Final Study Results From the ENLiST Registry.
Journal: Transplantation direct
Published: February 08, 2024
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Portsmouth, NH 
 (48.8 miles away)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. John P. Vella

How do I make an appointment with Dr. John P. Vella?

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Is Dr. John P. Vella 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. John P. Vella is classified as an Advanced 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. John P. Vella specialize in?

While Dr. John P. Vella is a Nephrology, they have specific expertise in End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, and Pseudohypoaldosteronism Type 2. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Nephrology.

Does Dr. John P. Vella participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. John P. Vella has published 13 articles and abstracts on conditions like End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD). You can view a list of Dr. John P. Vella's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. John P. Vella accept my insurance?

Dr. John P. Vella accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 207-662-7180 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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