Summary

Dr. Areef Ishani treats adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), Alzheimer's disease, and anxiety, and practices internal medicine and nephrology. He has 30 years of experience and is affiliated with Minneapolis VA Medical Center. Dr. Ishani completed his residency at the University of Minnesota Health Care System and earned his medical degree from the University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine.

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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
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Minneapolis Va Medical Center

1 Veterans DrMinneapolis, MN 55417

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Minneapolis , MNMinneapolis , MNEdina , MNMesquite , TX
Med School: Univ Of Toronto Fac Of Med Med School: University Of Minnesota Medical School Med School: University of Minnesota Medical School Med School: University of Lynchburg - DMSc
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Areef Ishani

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • APWU
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • HealthPartners
  • Medica
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • State Farm
  • UCare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • WPS Health Plan

Medical Specialties

Dr. Areef Ishani has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Areef Ishani has the following 12 areas of expertise

  • Cardiovascular Disease
  • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
  • Chronic Renal Disease
  • Dialysis
  • End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)
  • Hemodialysis
  • Kidney Biopsy
  • Kidney Dialysis (Renal Dialysis)
  • Kidney Disease
  • Kidney Failure (Chronic)
  • Nephrology
  • Urinalysis

Certifications, License, & Education

30 Years Experience

Dr. Areef Ishani holds an expired medical license in the state of Minnesota.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Minnesota that expired in 2025.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at University Of Minnesota Health Care System.

Medical School

Graduated from Univ Of Toronto Fac Of Med in 1996.

NPI Number

Dr. Ishani's NPI number is 1205945466.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What languages does Dr. Areef Ishani speak?
Dr. Areef Ishani speaks English.
Does Dr. Areef Ishani accept my insurance?
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Is Dr. Areef Ishani accepting new patients?
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How can I make an appointment with Dr. Areef Ishani?
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Which hospitals is Dr. Areef Ishani affiliated with?
Dr. Areef Ishani is affiliated with Minneapolis Va Medical Center.

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