Overview
Michael Hovater is an Internal Medicine provider in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Hovater is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, Acute Kidney Failure, and Renovascular Hypertension.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
817 Princeton Ave SW Ste 210, Birmingham, AL 35211
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 Hovater
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Michael Hovater?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Michael Hovater by calling their office at 205-788-7572. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Michael 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 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 Hovater specialize in?
While Dr. Michael 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 Hovater participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Michael Hovater has published 3 articles and abstracts on conditions like End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD). You can view a list of Dr. Michael 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 Hovater accept my insurance?
Dr. Michael Hovater accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 205-788-7572 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.
- 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.
- Familial Hypocalciuric Hypercalcemia Type 1
- Gitelman SyndromeDr. Hovater isAdvanced. Learn about Gitelman Syndrome.
- High Potassium LevelDr. Hovater isAdvanced. Learn about High Potassium Level.
- HypercalcemiaDr. Hovater isAdvanced. Learn about Hypercalcemia.
- Experienced
- Alport SyndromeDr. Hovater isExperienced. Learn about Alport Syndrome.
- Autosomal Dominant HypocalcemiaDr. Hovater isExperienced. Learn about Autosomal Dominant Hypocalcemia.
- Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease
- Bilateral HydronephrosisDr. Hovater isExperienced. Learn about Bilateral Hydronephrosis.
- BoilsDr. Hovater isExperienced. Learn about Boils.
- CalcinosisDr. Hovater isExperienced. Learn about Calcinosis.