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Summary
Dr. Areef Ishani is an internal medicine physician specializing in nephrology with three decades of clinical experience. He earned his medical degree from the University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine and completed his residency training at the University of Minnesota Health Care System. Dr. Ishani speaks English and brings extensive expertise to kidney care and general internal medicine.
Dr. Ishani practices at Minneapolis VA Medical Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He treats patients with sleep-related breathing disorders, including obstructive sleep apnea in both adults and children. His preventive care services include administering flu vaccines, adult immunizations, and shingles vaccines to help patients maintain optimal health.
Dr. Ishani practices at Minneapolis VA Medical Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He treats patients with sleep-related breathing disorders, including obstructive sleep apnea in both adults and children. His preventive care services include administering flu vaccines, adult immunizations, and shingles vaccines to help patients maintain optimal health.
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Quick Facts
- 30 years of experience
- 14 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English
- University Of Minnesota Health Care System
- 2 specialties
- 12 areas of expertise
- 2 board certifications
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 1 office location
- Male
Office Location
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| Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 30 Years of Experience | 33 Years of Experience | 6 Years of Experience | |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available |
| Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks English, Mandarin, Spanish |
| Minneapolis , MN | Edina , MN | MINNEAPOLIS , MN | Denver , CO |
| Med School: Univ Of Toronto Fac Of Med | Med School: University of Minnesota Medical School | Med School: University Of Minnesota Medical School | Med School: UCLA's David Geffen School of Medicine |
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Areef Ishani has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Areef Ishani has the following 12 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
30 Years Experience
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, Minnesota, 2025, Expired
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Residency
University Of Minnesota Health Care System
Medical School
Univ Of Toronto Fac Of MedGraduated in 1996
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Which hospitals is Dr. Areef Ishani affiliated with?
- Dr. Areef Ishani is affiliated with Minneapolis Va Medical Center.
- Where is Dr. Areef Ishani's office located?
- Dr. Areef Ishani's office is located at 1 Veterans Dr, Minneapolis, MN, 55417.
- How can I make an appointment with Dr. Areef Ishani?
- You can find contact information for Dr. Areef Ishani here on Vitals.
- What languages does Dr. Areef Ishani speak?
- Dr. Areef Ishani speaks English.
- Does Dr. Areef Ishani accept my insurance?
- You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Areef Ishani accepts on their Vitals profile.
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