Dr. John R. Silkensen

Nephrology
Office
5653 Duluth St, 
Golden Valley, MN 
Accepting New Patients
Office
5653 Duluth St, 
Golden Valley, MN 

Overview

John Silkensen is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Golden Valley, Minnesota.

His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Cytomegalovirus Infection, Cytomegalic Inclusion Disease, and Kidney Transplant.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Silkensen is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Nephrology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in VT

Hospital Affiliations

Hennepin County Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

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
Change Healthcare
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • 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
HealthPartners
  • POS
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medica
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Northern Plains Alliance
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE PDP
South Country Health Alliance
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
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

Office
5653 Duluth St, Golden Valley, MN 55422
Other Locations
HCMC Richfield Clinic Pharmacy
790 W 66th St, Minneapolis, MN 55423

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.

3 Total Publications

Severe Hypercalcemia in a Kidney Transplant Recipient: A Quiz.
Severe Hypercalcemia in a Kidney Transplant Recipient: A Quiz.
Journal: American journal of kidney diseases : the official journal of the National Kidney Foundation
Published: May 02, 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. John R. Silkensen

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Is Dr. John R. Silkensen a top-rated expert for Chronic Kidney Disease?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. John R. Silkensen is classified as an Experienced 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. John R. Silkensen specialize in?

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

Does Dr. John R. Silkensen participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. John R. Silkensen has published 3 articles and abstracts on conditions like Chronic Kidney Disease. You can view a list of Dr. John R. Silkensen's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. John R. Silkensen accept my insurance?

Dr. John R. Silkensen accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 612-873-6963 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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