
Overview
Medical interests & procedures:dialysis, hemodialysis, hypertension, kidney diseases, transplantationCertifications:American Board of Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Nephrology, Internal Medicine, NephrologyMedical School:Medical College, Trivandrum, Kerala, IndiaResidency:University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, CanadaMedical College Hospital, Trivandrum, Kerala, IndiaChristian Medical College Hospital, Vellore, Madras, IndiaUniversity of British Columbia, Vancouver General Hospital, Vancouver, B.C., CanadaFellowship(s):University of Cincinnati Medical Center, Cincinnati, OhioLoyal University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois.
Dr. Chandran is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, Analgesic Nephropathy, and Acute Kidney Failure.
Dr. Chandran is currently accepting new patients.
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Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
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- POS
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- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- EPO
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- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
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- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
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- HMO
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- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE PDP
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
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- MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
- MEDICARE PDP
- OTHER MEDICARE
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- HMO
- POS
Locations
411 Laurel St., Suite 2350, Des Moines, IA 50314
1755 59th Place West, Des Moines, IA 50266
300 N. 4th Ave. E., Newton, IA 50208
MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
Medical interests & procedures:dialysis, renal transplantCertifications:Internal Medicine and NephrologyMedical School:Washington University School of Medicine, St. LouisInternship:University of IowaResidency:University of Colorado Health Sciences Center. Dr. Belz is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, Acute Kidney Failure, and Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease. Dr. Belz is currently accepting new patients.
MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
Johann Schmolck, MD, specializes in Nephrology at Iowa Kidney Physicians Medical Plaza in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Schmolck is highly rated in 24 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, Acute Kidney Failure, and Nephrosclerosis. Dr. Schmolck is currently accepting new patients.
Associates In Kidney Care
Patrick Chua, MD, specializes in Nephrology at Associates in Kidney Care in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Chua is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Kidney Failure, Analgesic Nephropathy, Chronic Kidney Disease, and End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD). Dr. Chua is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Prem Chandran
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Prem Chandran?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Prem Chandran by calling their office at 515-280-4700. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Prem Chandran 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. Prem Chandran 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. Prem Chandran specialize in?
While Dr. Prem Chandran is a Nephrology, they have specific expertise in End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, and Analgesic Nephropathy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Nephrology.
Does Dr. Prem Chandran accept my insurance?
Dr. Prem Chandran accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 515-280-4700 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
- Analgesic NephropathyDr. Chandran isDistinguished. Learn about Analgesic Nephropathy.
- Chronic Kidney DiseaseDr. Chandran isDistinguished. Learn about Chronic Kidney Disease.
- End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)Dr. Chandran isDistinguished. Learn about End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).
- Advanced
- Acute Kidney FailureDr. Chandran isAdvanced. Learn about Acute Kidney Failure.
- Acute Tubular NecrosisDr. Chandran isAdvanced. Learn about Acute Tubular Necrosis.
- Diabetic NephropathyDr. Chandran isAdvanced. Learn about Diabetic Nephropathy.
- High Potassium LevelDr. Chandran isAdvanced. Learn about High Potassium Level.
- Low Sodium LevelDr. Chandran isAdvanced. Learn about Low Sodium Level.
- NecrosisDr. Chandran isAdvanced. Learn about Necrosis.
- Experienced
- Acute Arterial Occlusion of KidneyDr. Chandran isExperienced. Learn about Acute Arterial Occlusion of Kidney.
- Acute Nephritic SyndromeDr. Chandran isExperienced. Learn about Acute Nephritic Syndrome.
- Autosomal Dominant HypocalcemiaDr. Chandran isExperienced. Learn about Autosomal Dominant Hypocalcemia.
- Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease
- Autosomal Recessive Polycystic Kidney Disease
- BoilsDr. Chandran isExperienced. Learn about Boils.


