Richard S. Spong
Expertise in
2
conditions
Expertise in
2
conditions
909 Fulton Street Southeast, Suite 300, 
Minneapolis, MN 

Overview

Richard Spong is a Transplant Surgeon practicing medicine in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Dr. Spong is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection, Febrile Neutropenia, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Kidney Transplant, and Nephrectomy.

Dr. Spong is board certified in Nephrology: American Board Of Internal Medicine, 2003. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 16 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Spong is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Transplant Surgery

Licenses

Internal Medicine in MN

Board Certifications

Nephrology: American Board Of Internal Medicine, 2003

Fellowships

University of Minnesota-Nephrology, Nephrology - 2003
University of Minnesota-Nephrology, Transplant Nephrology - 2004

Hospital Affiliations

M Health Fairview University Of Mn Medical Center
Marshfield Medical Center - Rice Lake
M Health Fairview Ridges Hospital
Alomere Health
Centracare Health System - Sauk Centre

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Locations

M Health Fairview Transplant Clinic
909 Fulton Street Southeast, Suite 300, Minneapolis, MN 55455
Other Locations
M Health Fairview STCL Kidney Services
1200 6th Avenue North, Saint Cloud, MN 56303

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. Richard S. Spong

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Is Dr. Richard S. Spong a top-rated expert for Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Richard S. Spong is classified as an Distinguished expert for Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection, 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. Richard S. Spong specialize in?

While Dr. Richard S. Spong is a Transplant Surgery, they have specific expertise in Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection, Kidney Transplant, and Febrile Neutropenia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Transplant Surgery.

Does Dr. Richard S. Spong participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Richard S. Spong has published 16 articles and abstracts on conditions like Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection. You can view a list of Dr. Richard S. Spong's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Richard S. Spong accept my insurance?

Dr. Richard S. Spong accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 612-625-5115 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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