Summary

Dr. James Egel specializes in internal medicine and nephrology, focusing on kidney health and related conditions. He earned his medical degree from Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University and completed his residency at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. With 48 years of experience treating patients, Dr. Egel brings extensive knowledge to his practice in kidney care and internal medicine.

Dr. Egel practices at multiple locations in Kentucky and Ohio, including Ashland and Portsmouth. He treats patients with chronic kidney disease and advanced kidney conditions, helping manage complex cases including stage 5 kidney disease. His expertise includes dialysis procedures and continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis for patients requiring specialized kidney care. Patients rate Dr. Egel an average of 4.0 out of 5 stars.

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Quick Facts

  • 4
  • 48 years of experience
  • 20 insurance plans accepted
  • University Of Pittsburgh Medical Center
  • 2 specialties
  • 8 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 3 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. James William Egel has 3 locations

Kings Daughter Medical Specialties Nephrology And Hypertension

613 23rd St Ste 130Ashland, KY 41101
Mon8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:30 am - 4:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Fresenius Kidney Care Portsmouth

1648 11th StPortsmouth, OH 45662
Mon5:00 am - 7:00 pm
TueClosed
Wed5:00 am - 7:00 pm
ThuClosed
Fri5:00 am - 7:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Kings Daughters Medical Center

2201 Lexington AveAshland, KY 41101

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Ashland , KYLyons , COHUNTINGTON , WVHuntington , WV
Med School: Sidney Kimmel Medical College At Thomas Jefferson University Med School: Duke University School Of Medicine Med School: Joan C Edwards School Of Medicine At Marshall University Med School: Joan C Edwards School Of Medicine At Marshall University
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. James William Egel

  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CHAMPVA
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Passport Health Plan (Kentucky) - Medicaid (Managed)
  • State Farm
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Transamerica
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)

Medical Specialties

Dr. James William Egel has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. James William Egel has the following 8 areas of expertise

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

Certifications, License, & Education

48 Years Experience

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

University Of Pittsburgh Medical Center

Medical School

Sidney Kimmel Medical College At Thomas Jefferson UniversityGraduated in 1978

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Dr. James Egel's office is located at 613 23rd St Ste 130, Ashland, KY, 41101.

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