Overview
Obiajulu Kanu is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Frisco, Texas.
Dr. Kanu is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Kidney Failure, Acute Tubular Necrosis, Necrosis, and Nephrosclerosis.
Dr. Kanu is board certified in Nephrology- American Board Of Internal Medicine, Nephrology- American Board Of Internal Med/Nephrology, - American Board Of Internal Med/Nephrology, Internal Medicine- American Board Of Internal Med, and Internal Medicine- American Board Of Internal Medicine. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 5 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Kanu is currently accepting new patients.
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Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- HMO
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
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- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- HMO
- POS
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
12505 Lebanon Rd, Frisco, TX 75035
1100 Allied Dr, Plano, TX 75093
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Kanu 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.
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. Obiajulu U. Kanu
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Obiajulu U. Kanu?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Obiajulu U. Kanu by calling their office at 469-764-8000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Obiajulu U. Kanu a top-rated expert for Acute Kidney Failure?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Obiajulu U. Kanu is classified as an Distinguished expert for Acute Kidney Failure, 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. Obiajulu U. Kanu specialize in?
While Dr. Obiajulu U. Kanu is a Nephrology, they have specific expertise in Acute Kidney Failure, Acute Tubular Necrosis, and Necrosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Nephrology.
Does Dr. Obiajulu U. Kanu participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Obiajulu U. Kanu has published 5 articles and abstracts on conditions like Acute Kidney Failure. You can view a list of Dr. Obiajulu U. Kanu's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Obiajulu U. Kanu accept my insurance?
Dr. Obiajulu U. Kanu accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 469-764-8000 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. Kanu isDistinguished. Learn about Acute Kidney Failure.
- Advanced
- Acute Tubular NecrosisDr. Kanu isAdvanced. Learn about Acute Tubular Necrosis.
- Chronic Kidney DiseaseDr. Kanu isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Kidney Disease.
- End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)
- High Potassium LevelDr. Kanu isAdvanced. Learn about High Potassium Level.
- Low Sodium LevelDr. Kanu isAdvanced. Learn about Low Sodium Level.
- May Thurner SyndromeDr. Kanu isAdvanced. Learn about May Thurner Syndrome.
- NecrosisDr. Kanu isAdvanced. Learn about Necrosis.
- NephrosclerosisDr. Kanu isAdvanced. Learn about Nephrosclerosis.
- Renovascular HypertensionDr. Kanu isAdvanced. Learn about Renovascular Hypertension.
- SVC ObstructionDr. Kanu isAdvanced. Learn about SVC Obstruction.
- Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone Secretion (SIADH)
- Experienced
- Autosomal Dominant HypocalcemiaDr. Kanu isExperienced. Learn about Autosomal Dominant Hypocalcemia.
- Childhood Hypophosphatasia (HPP)Dr. Kanu isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Hypophosphatasia (HPP).
- Congenital Nephrotic SyndromeDr. Kanu isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Nephrotic Syndrome.
- CryoglobulinemiaDr. Kanu isExperienced. Learn about Cryoglobulinemia.
- Diabetic NephropathyDr. Kanu isExperienced. Learn about Diabetic Nephropathy.
- EmphysemaDr. Kanu isExperienced. Learn about Emphysema.
- Familial Hypocalciuric Hypercalcemia Type 1
- Feingold SyndromeDr. Kanu isExperienced. Learn about Feingold Syndrome.
- Gitelman SyndromeDr. Kanu isExperienced. Learn about Gitelman Syndrome.
- Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)
- Hepatorenal SyndromeDr. Kanu isExperienced. Learn about Hepatorenal Syndrome.
- HypercalcemiaDr. Kanu isExperienced. Learn about Hypercalcemia.
- Hypophosphatasia (HPP)Dr. Kanu isExperienced. Learn about Hypophosphatasia (HPP).
- HypophosphatemiaDr. Kanu isExperienced. Learn about Hypophosphatemia.
- Interstitial NephritisDr. Kanu isExperienced. Learn about Interstitial Nephritis.
- Juvenile Paget's DiseaseDr. Kanu isExperienced. Learn about Juvenile Paget's Disease.
- Low Potassium LevelDr. Kanu isExperienced. Learn about Low Potassium Level.
- Lupus NephritisDr. Kanu isExperienced. Learn about Lupus Nephritis.
- Magnesium DeficiencyDr. Kanu isExperienced. Learn about Magnesium Deficiency.
- Milk-Alkali SyndromeDr. Kanu isExperienced. Learn about Milk-Alkali Syndrome.
- Nephrotic SyndromeDr. Kanu isExperienced. Learn about Nephrotic Syndrome.
- Polycystic Kidney DiseaseDr. Kanu isExperienced. Learn about Polycystic Kidney Disease.
- Protein DeficiencyDr. Kanu isExperienced. Learn about Protein Deficiency.
- Secondary PeritonitisDr. Kanu isExperienced. Learn about Secondary Peritonitis.