Mark M. Belz
Expertise in
17
conditions

Dr. Mark M. Belz

Nephrology
1111 6th Ave., 
Des Moines, IA 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
Expertise in
17
conditions
1111 6th Ave., 
Des Moines, IA 

Overview

Medical interests & procedures:dialysis, renal transplantCertifications:Internal Medicine and NephrologyMedical School:Washington University School of Medicine, St. LouisInternship:University of IowaResidency:University of Colorado Health Sciences Center.

Dr. Belz is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, Acute Kidney Failure, and Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. Dr. Belz is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Nephrology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in IA

Hospital Affiliations

Mercyone Newton Medical Center
Unitypoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi
Pella Regional Health Center
Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center
Lucas County Health Center

Languages Spoken

English
German

Gender

Male

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Locations

MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
1111 6th Ave., Des Moines, IA 50314

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 Phase 3 Randomized, Open-label (Sponsor-blind), Active-controlled, Parallel-group, Multi-center, Event Driven Study in Non-dialysis Subjects With Anemia Associated With Chronic Kidney Disease to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of Daprodustat Compared to Darbepoetin Alfa
A Phase 3 Randomized, Open-label (Sponsor-blind), Active-controlled, Parallel-group, Multi-center, Event Driven Study in Non-dialysis Subjects With Anemia Associated With Chronic Kidney Disease to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of Daprodustat Compared to Darbepoetin Alfa
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: April 02, 2024
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drugs: Daprodustat, Darbepoetin Alpha
Study Phase: Phase 3

2 Total Publications

A multi-center retrospective cohort study defines the spectrum of kidney pathology in Coronavirus 2019 Disease (COVID-19).
A multi-center retrospective cohort study defines the spectrum of kidney pathology in Coronavirus 2019 Disease (COVID-19).
Journal: Kidney international
Published: January 13, 2021
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MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Mark M. Belz is classified as an Distinguished 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. Mark M. Belz specialize in?

While Dr. Mark M. Belz is a Nephrology, they have specific expertise in End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, and Acute Kidney Failure. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Nephrology.

Does Dr. Mark M. Belz participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Mark M. Belz has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD). You can view a list of Dr. Mark M. Belz's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

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Dr. Mark M. Belz accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 515-247-3121 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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