Overview
Richard Sweet is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California.
His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Kidney Failure, Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, and End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles.
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Accepted insurance plans:
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
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Locations
1001 Potrero Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110
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 Sweet
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Richard Sweet?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Richard Sweet by calling their office at 415-476-4617. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Richard Sweet a top-rated expert for Acute Kidney Failure?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Richard Sweet is classified as an Experienced 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. Richard Sweet specialize in?
While Dr. Richard Sweet is a Nephrology, they have specific expertise in Acute Kidney Failure, Nephrosclerosis, and Renovascular Hypertension. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Nephrology.
Does Dr. Richard Sweet participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Richard Sweet has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Acute Kidney Failure. You can view a list of Dr. Richard Sweet's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Richard Sweet accept my insurance?
Dr. Richard Sweet accepts most major insurance plans, including Blue Shield of California and Managed Medicaid. We recommend calling the office directly at 415-476-4617 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
- Experienced
- Acute Kidney FailureDr. Sweet isExperienced. Learn about Acute Kidney Failure.
- Chronic Kidney DiseaseDr. Sweet isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Kidney Disease.
- End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)Dr. Sweet isExperienced. Learn about End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).
- High Potassium LevelDr. Sweet isExperienced. Learn about High Potassium Level.
- NephrosclerosisDr. Sweet isExperienced. Learn about Nephrosclerosis.
- Renovascular HypertensionDr. Sweet isExperienced. Learn about Renovascular Hypertension.