Overview
Willie Hester is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Rutherfordton, North Carolina.
Dr. Hester is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. Dr. Hester is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
288 S Ridgecrest Ave, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
742 Middle Creek Rd, Sevierville, TN 37862
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. Willie E. Hester
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Willie E. Hester?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Willie E. Hester by calling their office at 828-286-5000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Willie E. Hester a top-rated expert for End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Willie E. Hester is classified as an Distinguished expert for End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), 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. Willie E. Hester specialize in?
While Dr. Willie E. Hester is a Nephrology, they have specific expertise in End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Nephrosclerosis, and Renovascular Hypertension. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Nephrology.
Does Dr. Willie E. Hester participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Willie E. Hester has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD). You can view a list of Dr. Willie E. Hester's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Willie E. Hester accept my insurance?
Dr. Willie E. Hester accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 828-286-5000 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
- End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)Dr. Hester isDistinguished. Learn about End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).
- Advanced
- Chronic Kidney DiseaseDr. Hester isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Kidney Disease.
- NephrosclerosisDr. Hester isAdvanced. Learn about Nephrosclerosis.
- Renovascular HypertensionDr. Hester isAdvanced. Learn about Renovascular Hypertension.
- Experienced
- Acute Kidney FailureDr. Hester isExperienced. Learn about Acute Kidney Failure.
- Autosomal Dominant HypocalcemiaDr. Hester isExperienced. Learn about Autosomal Dominant Hypocalcemia.
- ColonoscopyDr. Hester isExperienced. Learn about Colonoscopy.
- EndoscopyDr. Hester isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- GastrostomyDr. Hester isExperienced. Learn about Gastrostomy.
- Gitelman SyndromeDr. Hester isExperienced. Learn about Gitelman Syndrome.
- Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)
- High Potassium LevelDr. Hester isExperienced. Learn about High Potassium Level.
- Hip ReplacementDr. Hester isExperienced. Learn about Hip Replacement.
- Liver FailureDr. Hester isExperienced. Learn about Liver Failure.
- Low Potassium LevelDr. Hester isExperienced. Learn about Low Potassium Level.
- Low Sodium LevelDr. Hester isExperienced. Learn about Low Sodium Level.
- NecrosisDr. Hester isExperienced. Learn about Necrosis.
- Parainfluenza Virus Type 3Dr. Hester isExperienced. Learn about Parainfluenza Virus Type 3.