Overview
Richard Spong is a Nephrologist in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Spong is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Kidney Disease, Cytomegalovirus Infection, Cytomegalic Inclusion Disease, Kidney Transplant, and Nephrectomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 17 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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516 Delaware St SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455
909 Fulton St SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455
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 Spong
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Richard Spong?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Richard Spong by calling their office at 612-672-7422. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Richard Spong a top-rated expert for Chronic Kidney Disease?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Richard Spong is classified as an Advanced expert for Chronic Kidney Disease, 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 Spong specialize in?
While Dr. Richard Spong is a Nephrology, they have specific expertise in Chronic Kidney Disease, Cytomegalovirus Infection, and Cytomegalic Inclusion Disease. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Nephrology.
Does Dr. Richard Spong participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Richard Spong has published 17 articles and abstracts on conditions like Chronic Kidney Disease. You can view a list of Dr. Richard 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 Spong accept my insurance?
Dr. Richard Spong accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 612-672-7422 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
- Advanced
- Chronic Kidney DiseaseDr. Spong isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Kidney Disease.
- Cytomegalic Inclusion DiseaseDr. Spong isAdvanced. Learn about Cytomegalic Inclusion Disease.
- Cytomegalovirus InfectionDr. Spong isAdvanced. Learn about Cytomegalovirus Infection.
- GlomerulonephritisDr. Spong isAdvanced. Learn about Glomerulonephritis.
- Kidney TransplantDr. Spong isAdvanced. Learn about Kidney Transplant.
- Liddle SyndromeDr. Spong isAdvanced. Learn about Liddle Syndrome.
- Experienced
- Acute Kidney FailureDr. Spong isExperienced. Learn about Acute Kidney Failure.
- Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease
- Congenital Nephrotic SyndromeDr. Spong isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Nephrotic Syndrome.
- DehydrationDr. Spong isExperienced. Learn about Dehydration.
- Denys-Drash Syndrome (DDS)Dr. Spong isExperienced. Learn about Denys-Drash Syndrome (DDS).
- Diabetic NephropathyDr. Spong isExperienced. Learn about Diabetic Nephropathy.