Overview
Robert Gaston is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama.
Dr. Gaston is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Kidney Disease, MAGIC Syndrome, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Kidney Transplant, and Nephrectomy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 60 peer reviewed articles.
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Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
Locations
1900 University Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35233
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. Robert Gaston
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Robert Gaston?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Robert Gaston by calling their office at 205-934-7220. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Robert Gaston a top-rated expert for Kidney Transplant?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Robert Gaston is classified as an Distinguished expert for Kidney Transplant, 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. Robert Gaston specialize in?
While Dr. Robert Gaston is a Nephrology, they have specific expertise in Kidney Transplant, Chronic Kidney Disease, and MAGIC Syndrome. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Nephrology.
Does Dr. Robert Gaston participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Robert Gaston has published 60 articles and abstracts on conditions like Kidney Transplant. You can view a list of Dr. Robert Gaston's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Robert Gaston accept my insurance?
Dr. Robert Gaston accepts most major insurance plans, including Cigna and Health Care Services Corporation. We recommend calling the office directly at 205-934-7220 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
- Kidney TransplantDr. Gaston isDistinguished. Learn about Kidney Transplant.
- Advanced
- Chronic Kidney DiseaseDr. Gaston isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Kidney Disease.
- Experienced
- Cytomegalic Inclusion DiseaseDr. Gaston isExperienced. Learn about Cytomegalic Inclusion Disease.
- Cytomegalovirus InfectionDr. Gaston isExperienced. Learn about Cytomegalovirus Infection.
- End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)Dr. Gaston isExperienced. Learn about End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).
- MAGIC SyndromeDr. Gaston isExperienced. Learn about MAGIC Syndrome.
- NephrectomyDr. Gaston isExperienced. Learn about Nephrectomy.