Overview
Michael Hovater is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Birmingham, Alabama.
Dr. Hovater is highly rated in 25 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, Acute Kidney Failure, and Renovascular Hypertension.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Hovater is currently accepting new patients.
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- HMO
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- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
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- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
817 Princeton Ave SW Ste 206, Birmingham, AL 35211
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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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Michael B. Hovater
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Michael B. Hovater?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Michael B. Hovater by calling their office at 205-226-5900. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Michael B. Hovater 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. Michael B. Hovater 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. Michael B. Hovater specialize in?
While Dr. Michael B. Hovater is a Internal Medicine, 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 Internal Medicine.
Does Dr. Michael B. Hovater participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Michael B. Hovater has published 3 articles and abstracts on conditions like End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD). You can view a list of Dr. Michael B. Hovater's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Michael B. Hovater accept my insurance?
Dr. Michael B. Hovater accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 205-226-5900 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
- Distinguished
- Acute Kidney FailureDr. Hovater isDistinguished. Learn about Acute Kidney Failure.
- Chronic Kidney DiseaseDr. Hovater isDistinguished. Learn about Chronic Kidney Disease.
- End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)Dr. Hovater isDistinguished. Learn about End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).
- NecrosisDr. Hovater isDistinguished. Learn about Necrosis.
- NephrosclerosisDr. Hovater isDistinguished. Learn about Nephrosclerosis.
- Peptic UlcerDr. Hovater isDistinguished. Learn about Peptic Ulcer.
- Renovascular HypertensionDr. Hovater isDistinguished. Learn about Renovascular Hypertension.
- Advanced
- Acute Tubular NecrosisDr. Hovater isAdvanced. Learn about Acute Tubular Necrosis.
- Analgesic NephropathyDr. Hovater isAdvanced. Learn about Analgesic Nephropathy.
- Enlarged LiverDr. Hovater isAdvanced. Learn about Enlarged Liver.
- Familial Hypocalciuric Hypercalcemia Type 1
- Gitelman SyndromeDr. Hovater isAdvanced. Learn about Gitelman Syndrome.
- Heart FailureDr. Hovater isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Failure.
- High Potassium LevelDr. Hovater isAdvanced. Learn about High Potassium Level.
- HypercalcemiaDr. Hovater isAdvanced. Learn about Hypercalcemia.
- Hypertensive Heart DiseaseDr. Hovater isAdvanced. Learn about Hypertensive Heart Disease.
- Idiopathic HypercalciuriaDr. Hovater isAdvanced. Learn about Idiopathic Hypercalciuria.
- Low Potassium LevelDr. Hovater isAdvanced. Learn about Low Potassium Level.
- Low Sodium LevelDr. Hovater isAdvanced. Learn about Low Sodium Level.
- Milk-Alkali SyndromeDr. Hovater isAdvanced. Learn about Milk-Alkali Syndrome.
- Nephrogenic Diabetes InsipidusDr. Hovater isAdvanced. Learn about Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus.
- Pediatric MyocarditisDr. Hovater isAdvanced. Learn about Pediatric Myocarditis.
- Pulmonary EdemaDr. Hovater isAdvanced. Learn about Pulmonary Edema.
- SepsisDr. Hovater isAdvanced. Learn about Sepsis.
- Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)Dr. Hovater isAdvanced. Learn about Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).
- Experienced
- Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
- Alcoholic CirrhosisDr. Hovater isExperienced. Learn about Alcoholic Cirrhosis.
- Alport SyndromeDr. Hovater isExperienced. Learn about Alport Syndrome.
- AnemiaDr. Hovater isExperienced. Learn about Anemia.
- ApoplexyDr. Hovater isExperienced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- AscitesDr. Hovater isExperienced. Learn about Ascites.
- AtherosclerosisDr. Hovater isExperienced. Learn about Atherosclerosis.
- Autosomal Dominant HypocalcemiaDr. Hovater isExperienced. Learn about Autosomal Dominant Hypocalcemia.
- Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease
- BoilsDr. Hovater isExperienced. Learn about Boils.
- CalcinosisDr. Hovater isExperienced. Learn about Calcinosis.
- CalciphylaxisDr. Hovater isExperienced. Learn about Calciphylaxis.
- CarbuncleDr. Hovater isExperienced. Learn about Carbuncle.
- Cardiac ArrestDr. Hovater isExperienced. Learn about Cardiac Arrest.
- Cardiogenic ShockDr. Hovater isExperienced. Learn about Cardiogenic Shock.
- Childhood PancreatitisDr. Hovater isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Pancreatitis.
- Congenital Nephrotic SyndromeDr. Hovater isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Nephrotic Syndrome.
- Coronary Heart DiseaseDr. Hovater isExperienced. Learn about Coronary Heart Disease.
- COVID-19Dr. Hovater isExperienced. Learn about COVID-19.
- DehydrationDr. Hovater isExperienced. Learn about Dehydration.
- Denys-Drash Syndrome (DDS)Dr. Hovater isExperienced. Learn about Denys-Drash Syndrome (DDS).
- Diabetic NephropathyDr. Hovater isExperienced. Learn about Diabetic Nephropathy.
- Diffuse Mesangial SclerosisDr. Hovater isExperienced. Learn about Diffuse Mesangial Sclerosis.
- EndocarditisDr. Hovater isExperienced. Learn about Endocarditis.
- Feingold SyndromeDr. Hovater isExperienced. Learn about Feingold Syndrome.
- Focal Segmental GlomerulosclerosisDr. Hovater isExperienced. Learn about Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis.
- Frasier SyndromeDr. Hovater isExperienced. Learn about Frasier Syndrome.
- Gastrointestinal BleedingDr. Hovater isExperienced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Bleeding.
- Heart AttackDr. Hovater isExperienced. Learn about Heart Attack.
- Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)
- HepatitisDr. Hovater isExperienced. Learn about Hepatitis.
- Hepatorenal SyndromeDr. Hovater isExperienced. Learn about Hepatorenal Syndrome.
- Herpes Simplex EncephalitisDr. Hovater isExperienced. Learn about Herpes Simplex Encephalitis.
- Hypovolemic ShockDr. Hovater isExperienced. Learn about Hypovolemic Shock.
- Idiopathic EdemaDr. Hovater isExperienced. Learn about Idiopathic Edema.
- IgA NephropathyDr. Hovater isExperienced. Learn about IgA Nephropathy.
- Infective EndocarditisDr. Hovater isExperienced. Learn about Infective Endocarditis.
- Interstitial NephritisDr. Hovater isExperienced. Learn about Interstitial Nephritis.
- Iron Deficiency AnemiaDr. Hovater isExperienced. Learn about Iron Deficiency Anemia.
- Kidney StonesDr. Hovater isExperienced. Learn about Kidney Stones.
- Lactic AcidosisDr. Hovater isExperienced. Learn about Lactic Acidosis.
- Liddle SyndromeDr. Hovater isExperienced. Learn about Liddle Syndrome.
- Liver FailureDr. Hovater isExperienced. Learn about Liver Failure.
- Low Blood PressureDr. Hovater isExperienced. Learn about Low Blood Pressure.
- Magnesium DeficiencyDr. Hovater isExperienced. Learn about Magnesium Deficiency.
- Metabolic AcidosisDr. Hovater isExperienced. Learn about Metabolic Acidosis.
- Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA)
- Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C)
- Necrotizing FasciitisDr. Hovater isExperienced. Learn about Necrotizing Fasciitis.
- NephrocalcinosisDr. Hovater isExperienced. Learn about Nephrocalcinosis.
- Nephrotic SyndromeDr. Hovater isExperienced. Learn about Nephrotic Syndrome.
- PericarditisDr. Hovater isExperienced. Learn about Pericarditis.
- Peripheral Artery DiseaseDr. Hovater isExperienced. Learn about Peripheral Artery Disease.
- PeritonitisDr. Hovater isExperienced. Learn about Peritonitis.
- PneumoniaDr. Hovater isExperienced. Learn about Pneumonia.
- Polycystic Kidney DiseaseDr. Hovater isExperienced. Learn about Polycystic Kidney Disease.
- Pseudohypoaldosteronism Type 2Dr. Hovater isExperienced. Learn about Pseudohypoaldosteronism Type 2.
- Respiratory AcidosisDr. Hovater isExperienced. Learn about Respiratory Acidosis.
- Respiratory AlkalosisDr. Hovater isExperienced. Learn about Respiratory Alkalosis.
- Retroperitoneal InflammationDr. Hovater isExperienced. Learn about Retroperitoneal Inflammation.
- RhabdomyolysisDr. Hovater isExperienced. Learn about Rhabdomyolysis.
- Secondary PeritonitisDr. Hovater isExperienced. Learn about Secondary Peritonitis.
- Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone Secretion (SIADH)
- Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)Dr. Hovater isExperienced. Learn about Type 1 Diabetes (T1D).
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)Dr. Hovater isExperienced. Learn about Urinary Tract Infection (UTI).
- Urinary Tract Infection in ChildrenDr. Hovater isExperienced. Learn about Urinary Tract Infection in Children.
- Vitamin D DeficiencyDr. Hovater isExperienced. Learn about Vitamin D Deficiency.