Overview
Takamitsu Saigusa is a Nephrologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Saigusa is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Polycystic Kidney Disease, Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease, Chronic Kidney Disease, Acute Kidney Failure, and Nephrectomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 15 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
619 19th St S, Birmingham, AL 35249
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. Takamitsu Saigusa
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Takamitsu Saigusa?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Takamitsu Saigusa by calling their office at 205-934-4011. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Takamitsu Saigusa a top-rated expert for Polycystic Kidney Disease?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Takamitsu Saigusa is classified as an Distinguished expert for Polycystic 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. Takamitsu Saigusa specialize in?
While Dr. Takamitsu Saigusa is a Nephrology, they have specific expertise in Polycystic Kidney Disease, Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease, and Chronic Kidney Disease. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Nephrology.
Does Dr. Takamitsu Saigusa participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Takamitsu Saigusa has published 15 articles and abstracts on conditions like Polycystic Kidney Disease. You can view a list of Dr. Takamitsu Saigusa's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Takamitsu Saigusa accept my insurance?
Dr. Takamitsu Saigusa accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 205-934-4011 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
- Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney DiseaseDr. Saigusa isDistinguished. Learn about Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease.
- Polycystic Kidney DiseaseDr. Saigusa isDistinguished. Learn about Polycystic Kidney Disease.
- Advanced
- Chronic Kidney DiseaseDr. Saigusa isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Kidney Disease.
- Experienced
- Acute Kidney FailureDr. Saigusa isExperienced. Learn about Acute Kidney Failure.
- End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)Dr. Saigusa isExperienced. Learn about End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).
- Low Sodium LevelDr. Saigusa isExperienced. Learn about Low Sodium Level.
- NecrosisDr. Saigusa isExperienced. Learn about Necrosis.
- NephrectomyDr. Saigusa isExperienced. Learn about Nephrectomy.
- NephrosclerosisDr. Saigusa isExperienced. Learn about Nephrosclerosis.