Overview
Omar Abu is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Nephrologist in Bridgeton, Missouri. Dr. Abu is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Renal Hypomagnesemia Type 2, Chronic Kidney Disease, Acute Kidney Failure, and Fabry Disease.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Omar Abu
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Omar Abu?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Omar Abu by calling their office at 314-344-6000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Omar Abu a top-rated expert for Renal Hypomagnesemia Type 2?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Omar Abu is classified as an Distinguished expert for Renal Hypomagnesemia Type 2, 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. Omar Abu specialize in?
While Dr. Omar Abu is a Internal Medicine, they have specific expertise in Renal Hypomagnesemia Type 2, 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. Omar Abu accept my insurance?
Dr. Omar Abu accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 314-344-6000 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
- Renal Hypomagnesemia Type 2Dr. Abu isDistinguished. Learn about Renal Hypomagnesemia Type 2.
- Advanced
- Acute Kidney FailureDr. Abu isAdvanced. Learn about Acute Kidney Failure.
- Childhood Hypophosphatasia (HPP)
- Chronic Kidney DiseaseDr. Abu isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Kidney Disease.
- End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)
- Fabry DiseaseDr. Abu isAdvanced. Learn about Fabry Disease.
- Hypophosphatasia (HPP)Dr. Abu isAdvanced. Learn about Hypophosphatasia (HPP).
- Experienced
- Acute Tubular NecrosisDr. Abu isExperienced. Learn about Acute Tubular Necrosis.
- Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease
- Congenital MicrocoriaDr. Abu isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Microcoria.
- GlomerulonephritisDr. Abu isExperienced. Learn about Glomerulonephritis.
- Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)
- High Potassium LevelDr. Abu isExperienced. Learn about High Potassium Level.