25 of the Best Nephrologists Near Me in hazelwood, MO

Looking for the best nephrologist near hazelwood, MO? Find a top nephrologist near you in hazelwood, MO who is an expert in your specific condition. A nephrologist is a doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating kidney diseases.

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    1224 Graham Road, Suite 2005, 
    Florissant, MO 
     (2.1 miles away)
    636-681-3030
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
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    Alejandro Alvarez, MD, is board certified in internal medicine and in nephrology and specializes in dialysis vascular access. He serves as medical director of the SSM Health Vascular Access Center at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital in St. Louis. Dr. Alvarez graduated from Colombian School of Medicine at El Bosque University. He completed a clinical fellowship in nephrology in the renal division at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and later served as assistant professor of internal medicine/renal division at Saint Louis University School of Medicine, where he was a faculty member of the Clinical and Interventional Nephrology team. He is a member of the American Society of Diagnostic and Interventional Nephrology and the American Society of Nephrology. Dr. Alvarez is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, May Thurner Syndrome, and SVC Obstruction. Dr. Alvarez is board certified in Missouri Dept Of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs , American Board Of Internal Medicine/Nephrology , Missouri State Board Of Registration, American Board Of Internal Medicine , and Drug Enforcement Administration . Dr. Alvarez is currently accepting new patients.

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    12303 DePaul Drive, 
    Bridgeton, MO 
     (3.7 miles away)
    314-344-6000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Omar Abu-Romeh is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Bridgeton, Missouri. Dr. Abu-Romeh is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Renal Hypomagnesemia Type 2, Chronic Kidney Disease, Acute Kidney Failure, and Fabry Disease. Dr. Abu-Romeh is board certified in Missouri Dept Of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs , American Board Of Internal Medicine/Nephrology , Missouri State Board Of Registration, American Board Of Internal Medicine , and Drug Enforcement Administration . Dr. Abu-Romeh is currently accepting new patients.

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    12255 DePaul Drive, Suite 845, 
    Bridgeton, MO 
     (3.7 miles away)
    314-736-4800
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Sangeeta Pande is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Bridgeton, Missouri. Dr. Pande is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Acute Kidney Failure, and Renovascular Hypertension. Dr. Pande is board certified in Missouri Dept Of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs , American Board Of Internal Medicine/Nephrology , Illinois Department Of Financial & Professional Regulation , Missouri State Board Of Registration, American Board Of Internal Medicine , and Drug Enforcement Administration . Dr. Pande is currently accepting new patients.

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    1265 Graham Road, Suite 1, 
    Florissant, MO 
     (1.9 miles away)
    314-741-1600
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Nicholas Mayer is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Florissant, Missouri. Dr. Mayer is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, Acute Kidney Failure, and Nephrosclerosis. Dr. Mayer is board certified in Missouri Dept Of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs , American Board Of Internal Medicine/Nephrology , Illinois Department Of Financial & Professional Regulation , Missouri State Board Of Registration, American Board Of Internal Medicine , and Drug Enforcement Administration . Dr. Mayer is currently accepting new patients.

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    1265 Graham Road, Suite 1, 
    Florissant, MO 
     (1.9 miles away)
    314-741-1600
    Languages Spoken:
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    Donovan Polack is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Florissant, Missouri. Dr. Polack is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, Acute Kidney Failure, and Nephrosclerosis. Dr. Polack is board certified in Missouri Dept Of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs , American Board Of Internal Medicine/Nephrology , Illinois Department Of Financial & Professional Regulation , Missouri State Board Of Registration, American Board Of Internal Medicine , and Drug Enforcement Administration . Dr. Polack is currently accepting new patients.

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    3394 McKelvey Road, Suite 115, 
    Bridgeton, MO 
     (3.6 miles away)
    314-763-0589
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Mandarin
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    David Yuan is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Bridgeton, Missouri. Dr. Yuan is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Acute Kidney Failure, Acute Tubular Necrosis, and Chronic Kidney Disease. Dr. Yuan is board certified in Missouri Dept Of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs , American Board Of Internal Medicine/Nephrology , Illinois Department Of Financial & Professional Regulation , Missouri State Board Of Registration, and Drug Enforcement Administration . Dr. Yuan is currently accepting new patients.

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    Fresenius Vascular Care St Louis LLC

    201 Dunn Rd, 
    Florissant, MO 
     (2.0 miles away)
    314-783-5955
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, Arabic - Jordanian
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    Abdurrahman Hamadah is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Florissant, Missouri. Dr. Hamadah is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Low Sodium Level, and Acute Arterial Occlusion of Kidney. Dr. Hamadah is currently accepting new patients.

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    SLUCare Physician Group

    1225 S. Grand Blvd., Second Level, 
    St. Louis, MO 
     (12.5 miles away)
    314-257-3760
    Languages Spoken:
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    Dr. Krista Lentine is a nephrologist specializing in treatment of adult patients with kidney disease. She is a world-renowned researcher who co-chaired the international work group that developed guidelines for living donor kidney transplantation. Dr. Lentine is a professor in the Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Nephrology, at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. She is medical director of living donation at the SSM Health Transplant Center at Saint Louis University Hospital. In 2018, Dr. Lentine received the Dr. Shaul Massry Distinguished Lecture honor from the National Kidney Foundation. Her professional memberships include the American Society of Nephrology Quality Committee and American Society of Transplantation Living Donor Community. She has served as chair of the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network/United Network for Organ Sharing Living Donor Committee. Dr. Lentine is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Kidney Disease, Polycystic Kidney Disease, Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease, Kidney Transplant, and Nephrectomy. Dr. Lentine is board certified in Missouri Dept Of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs , American Board Of Internal Medicine/Nephrology , Illinois Department Of Financial & Professional Regulation , Missouri State Board Of Registration, American Board Of Internal Medicine , and Drug Enforcement Administration . Dr. Lentine is currently accepting new patients.

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    11155 Dunn Road, Suite 207N, 
    St. Louis, MO 
     (7.0 miles away)
    314-736-6590
    Languages Spoken:
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    Anahit Cheema is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in St. Louis, Missouri. Dr. Cheema 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, Low Sodium Level, and Endoscopy. Dr. Cheema is board certified in Missouri Dept Of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs , American Board Of Internal Medicine/Nephrology , Illinois Department Of Financial & Professional Regulation , Missouri State Board Of Registration, and Drug Enforcement Administration . Dr. Cheema is currently accepting new patients.

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    SSM-Sluh Inc.

    1225 S Grand Blvd, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (12.5 miles away)
    314-257-3760
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Turkish
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    Yasar Caliskan is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Caliskan is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glomerulonephritis, Chronic Kidney Disease, Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis, Kidney Transplant, and Nephrectomy. Dr. Caliskan is currently accepting new patients.

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    12255 DePaul Drive, Suite 845, 
    Bridgeton, MO 
     (3.7 miles away)
    314-736-4800
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi
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    Veena Krishnan is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Bridgeton, Missouri. Dr. Krishnan is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), High Potassium Level, Acute Kidney Failure, Hip Replacement, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Krishnan is board certified in Missouri Dept Of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs , American Board Of Internal Medicine/Nephrology , Missouri State Board Of Registration, American Board Of Internal Medicine , and Drug Enforcement Administration . Dr. Krishnan is currently accepting new patients.

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    4921 Parkview Pl Ste 5C, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (11.0 miles away)
    314-362-7603
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, Spanish
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    Tarek Alhamad is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Alhamad is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Kidney Disease, Cytomegalovirus Infection, Cytomegalic Inclusion Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Kidney Transplant. Dr. Alhamad is currently accepting new patients.

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    456 N. New Ballas Road, Suite 348, 
    St. Louis, MO 
     (8.3 miles away)
    314-548-0265
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Nathaniel Reisinger is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in St. Louis, Missouri. Dr. Reisinger is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Kidney Disease, Renovascular Hypertension, Acute Kidney Failure, and Nephrosclerosis. Dr. Reisinger is board certified in Missouri Dept Of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs , American Board Of Internal Medicine/Nephrology , Missouri State Board Of Registration, American Board Of Internal Medicine , and Drug Enforcement Administration .

    Expertise in
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    11155 Dunn Road, Suite 211N, 
    St. Louis, MO 
     (7.0 miles away)
    314-438-0700
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Felicia Bentley is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in St. Louis, Missouri. Dr. Bentley is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, Acute Kidney Failure, and High Potassium Level. Dr. Bentley is board certified in Drug Enforcement Administration , Missouri Dept Of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs , Illinois Department Of Financial & Professional Regulation , and Missouri State Board Of Registration. Dr. Bentley is currently accepting new patients in some locations.

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    450 N. New Ballas Road, Suite 204, 
    St. Louis, MO 
     (8.4 miles away)
    314-991-0137
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
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    Lissa Lopez-Concagh is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in St. Louis, Missouri. Dr. Lopez-Concagh is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Acute Tubular Necrosis, Chronic Kidney Disease, and Nephrosclerosis. Dr. Lopez-Concagh is board certified in Missouri Dept Of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs , American Board Of Internal Medicine/Nephrology , Missouri State Board Of Registration, American Board Of Internal Medicine , and Drug Enforcement Administration . Dr. Lopez-Concagh is currently accepting new patients.

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    Nephrology Associates Of St. Louis

    12855 N 40 Dr Ste 205, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (9.1 miles away)
    314-720-0900
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Derek Larson is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Larson is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Acute Kidney Failure, Chronic Kidney Disease, and Renovascular Hypertension. Dr. Larson is currently accepting new patients.

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    Missouri Renal Medicine

    621 S New Ballas Rd Ste 3015B, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (9.1 miles away)
    314-251-6344
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Mark Ravenscraft is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Ravenscraft is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Renovascular Hypertension, Chronic Kidney Disease, and ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.

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    Nephrology Associates Of St. Louis

    12855 N 40 Dr Ste 205, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (9.1 miles away)
    314-720-0900
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Polish
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    Jay Seltzer is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Seltzer is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, Acute Kidney Failure, and Nephrosclerosis. Dr. Seltzer is currently accepting new patients.

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    The Orthopedic Center Of St. Louis

    10 Barnes West Dr Ste 200, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (9.1 miles away)
    314-362-7603
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
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    Seth Goldberg is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Goldberg is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Kidney Stones, Carbuncle, Boils, and Folliculitis. Dr. Goldberg is currently accepting new patients.

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    450 N. New Ballas Road, Suite 204, 
    St. Louis, MO 
     (8.4 miles away)
    314-991-0137
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
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    Juan Garcia is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in St. Louis, Missouri. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Garcia is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Acute Tubular Necrosis, Chronic Kidney Disease, and Nephrosclerosis. Dr. Garcia is board certified in Missouri Dept Of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs , American Board Of Internal Medicine/Nephrology , Missouri State Board Of Registration, American Board Of Internal Medicine , and Drug Enforcement Administration . Dr. Garcia is currently accepting new patients.

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    Us Renal Care-Creve Coeur Dialysis

    1009 Executive Parkway Dr, 
    Creve Coeur, MO 
     (8.6 miles away)
    314-434-4770
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Brian Ringhofer is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Creve Coeur, Missouri. Dr. Ringhofer is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Nephrosclerosis, Chronic Kidney Disease, and Renovascular Hypertension. Dr. Ringhofer is currently accepting new patients.

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    Us Renal Care-Creve Coeur Dialysis

    1009 Executive Parkway Dr, 
    Creve Coeur, MO 
     (8.6 miles away)
    314-434-4770
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Robyn Jacobs is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Creve Coeur, Missouri. Dr. Jacobs is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, Nephrosclerosis, and Renovascular Hypertension. Dr. Jacobs is currently accepting new patients.

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    Us Renal Care-Creve Coeur Dialysis

    1009 Executive Parkway Dr, 
    Creve Coeur, MO 
     (8.6 miles away)
    573-267-2318
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Bruce Lippmann is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Creve Coeur, Missouri. Dr. Lippmann is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, Renovascular Hypertension, and Nephrosclerosis. Dr. Lippmann is currently accepting new patients.

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    330 First Capitol Drive, Suite 240, 
    St. Charles, MO 
     (6.2 miles away)
    636-443-2440
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Russian
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    Tatyana Petrosova is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in St. Charles, Missouri. Dr. Petrosova is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, Acute Kidney Failure, and Necrosis. Dr. Petrosova is board certified in Missouri Dept Of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs , American Board Of Internal Medicine/Nephrology , Missouri State Board Of Registration, American Board Of Internal Medicine , and Drug Enforcement Administration . Dr. Petrosova is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
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    SLUCare Physician Group

    1225 S. Grand Blvd., Second Level, 
    St. Louis, MO 
     (12.5 miles away)
    314-257-3760
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic
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    Dr. Mowaffaq Said is a nephrologist who treats adult patients both in the hospital and in his outpatient clinic. He specializes in prevention and treatment of chronic kidney disease, hypertension, and care of end-stage kidney disease. In his practice, he offers different methods of dialysis to best meet patient needs. Dr. Said is an associate professor in the Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Nephrology, at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. Dr. Said is a fellow of the American Society of Nephrology. Dr. Said is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, Lactic Acidosis, and Respiratory Acidosis. Dr. Said is board certified in Missouri Dept Of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs , American Board Of Internal Medicine/Nephrology , Missouri State Board Of Registration, American Board Of Internal Medicine , and Drug Enforcement Administration . Dr. Said is currently accepting new patients.

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    When should I see a Nephrologist near hazelwood, MO?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Nephrologist near hazelwood, MO?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How do I find the best Nephrologist near hazelwood, MO?

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    How does MediFind rank Nephrologists near hazelwood, MO?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Nephrologists near hazelwood, MO?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Nephrologist in hazelwood?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Nephrologist search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Nephrologist?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Nephrologist near hazelwood, MO?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Nephrologist?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Nephrologist may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Nephrologists near hazelwood, MO?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Nephrologist search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    What are the most common health conditions that a Nephrologist near hazelwood, MO might treat?

    Acute Kidney Failure
    Primary Amyloidosis
    Chronic Kidney Disease
    Diabetic Nephropathy
    Glomerulonephritis
    Hypertension
    Kidney Stones
    Lupus Nephritis
    Nephrotic Syndrome
    Polycystic Kidney Disease
    Reflux Nephropathy

    Can I filter my search to find a Nephrologist that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Nephrologist search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/07/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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