Overview
Vignesh Viswanathan is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa.
Dr. Viswanathan is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Kidney Disease, Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, and Acute Kidney Failure.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 37 peer reviewed articles.
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Locations
1215 Pleasant St Ste 100, Des Moines, IA 50309
1501 E 10th St, Atlantic, IA 50022
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.
MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
Medical interests & procedures:dialysis, renal transplantCertifications:Internal Medicine and NephrologyMedical School:Washington University School of Medicine, St. LouisInternship:University of IowaResidency:University of Colorado Health Sciences Center. Dr. Belz is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, Acute Kidney Failure, and Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease. Dr. Belz is currently accepting new patients.
MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
Johann Schmolck, MD, specializes in Nephrology at Iowa Kidney Physicians Medical Plaza in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Schmolck is highly rated in 24 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, Acute Kidney Failure, and Nephrosclerosis. Dr. Schmolck is currently accepting new patients.
Associates In Kidney Care
Patrick Chua, MD, specializes in Nephrology at Associates in Kidney Care in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Chua is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Kidney Failure, Analgesic Nephropathy, Chronic Kidney Disease, and End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD). Dr. Chua is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Vignesh Viswanathan
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Vignesh Viswanathan?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Vignesh Viswanathan by calling their office at 515-336-6557. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Vignesh Viswanathan a top-rated expert for Chronic Kidney Disease?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Vignesh Viswanathan 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. Vignesh Viswanathan specialize in?
While Dr. Vignesh Viswanathan is a Nephrology, they have specific expertise in Chronic Kidney Disease, Nephrosclerosis, and Renovascular Hypertension. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Nephrology.
Does Dr. Vignesh Viswanathan participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Vignesh Viswanathan has published 37 articles and abstracts on conditions like Chronic Kidney Disease. You can view a list of Dr. Vignesh Viswanathan's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Vignesh Viswanathan accept my insurance?
Dr. Vignesh Viswanathan accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 515-336-6557 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
- Acute Kidney FailureDr. Viswanathan isAdvanced. Learn about Acute Kidney Failure.
- Chronic Kidney DiseaseDr. Viswanathan isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Kidney Disease.
- NecrosisDr. Viswanathan isAdvanced. Learn about Necrosis.
- NephrosclerosisDr. Viswanathan isAdvanced. Learn about Nephrosclerosis.
- Renovascular HypertensionDr. Viswanathan isAdvanced. Learn about Renovascular Hypertension.
- Experienced
- Analgesic NephropathyDr. Viswanathan isExperienced. Learn about Analgesic Nephropathy.
- Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney DiseaseDr. Viswanathan isExperienced. Learn about Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease.
- Autosomal Dominant Tubulointerstitial Kidney Disease
- BoilsDr. Viswanathan isExperienced. Learn about Boils.
- CarbuncleDr. Viswanathan isExperienced. Learn about Carbuncle.
- Congenital Nephrotic SyndromeDr. Viswanathan isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Nephrotic Syndrome.