Overview
Nicholas Gourtzelis is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Nephrologist in St. Louis, Missouri. Dr. Gourtzelis is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Renovascular Hypertension, Acute Kidney Failure, and Necrosis.
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Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Gourtzelis has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Nicholas Gourtzelis
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Nicholas Gourtzelis?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Nicholas Gourtzelis by calling their office at 314-842-9669. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Nicholas Gourtzelis 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. Nicholas Gourtzelis 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. Nicholas Gourtzelis specialize in?
While Dr. Nicholas Gourtzelis is a Internal Medicine, they have specific expertise in End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Renovascular Hypertension, 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. Nicholas Gourtzelis accept my insurance?
Dr. Nicholas Gourtzelis accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 314-842-9669 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.
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- Acute Kidney FailureDr. Gourtzelis isDistinguished. Learn about Acute Kidney Failure.
- Chronic Kidney DiseaseDr. Gourtzelis isDistinguished. Learn about Chronic Kidney Disease.
- End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)Dr. Gourtzelis isDistinguished. Learn about End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).
- NecrosisDr. Gourtzelis isDistinguished. Learn about Necrosis.
- Renovascular HypertensionDr. Gourtzelis isDistinguished. Learn about Renovascular Hypertension.
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- NephrosclerosisDr. Gourtzelis isAdvanced. Learn about Nephrosclerosis.
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- Acute Tubular NecrosisDr. Gourtzelis isExperienced. Learn about Acute Tubular Necrosis.
- High Potassium LevelDr. Gourtzelis isExperienced. Learn about High Potassium Level.
- Lactic AcidosisDr. Gourtzelis isExperienced. Learn about Lactic Acidosis.
- Low Sodium LevelDr. Gourtzelis isExperienced. Learn about Low Sodium Level.
- Metabolic AcidosisDr. Gourtzelis isExperienced. Learn about Metabolic Acidosis.
- Respiratory AcidosisDr. Gourtzelis isExperienced. Learn about Respiratory Acidosis.