Joseph Bast, MD | Omaha, NE | Internist

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Dr. Joseph Bast is an internal medicine physician who has dedicated over two decades to caring for patients in Nebraska. He earned his medical degree from the University of Nebraska College of Medicine and completed his residency training at Loyola University Hospital. With 22 years of clinical experience, Dr. Bast brings extensive knowledge to his practice. He is fluent in English.

Dr. Bast practices at Methodist Physicians Clinic in Omaha, Nebraska, and maintains hospital privileges at Nebraska Medical Center. His clinical expertise focuses on managing complex kidney conditions, including chronic kidney disease and advanced stage kidney disease. He regularly performs diagnostic blood tests and comprehensive lab panels to monitor kidney function and overall health. Patients have given Dr. Bast an average rating of 4.2 stars for his care.

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accepting new patients
4.2

13 Ratings
22 years of experience
45 insurance plans accepted
speaks English
Loyola University Hospital
6 written reviews
1 specialty
8 areas of expertise
2 board certifications
1 hospital affiliation
1 office location
Male

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me

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Joseph Bast's Ratings and Reviews

4.2

13 Ratings with 6 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 10 Minutes

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Gave an accurate diagnosis: (7) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
Had a good bedside manner: (6) Did WellNeeds Improvement (2)
Spent time with me: (7) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
Provided follow-up after the visit: (6) Did WellNeeds Improvement (2)
Flexible scheduling: (8) Did WellNeeds Improvement (0)
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Dr. Bast really cares about his patients! Takes time to listen. I’m sad to see him leave my dialysis clinic. I would recommend him to anyone with renal problems.

June 25th, 2019

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I have been dealing with kidney issues pretty much all of my life. Dr. Bast is the best of all of the nephrologists I have seen because he is knowledgable, personable, generous, and kind. It is extremely rare to find a logically minded specialist with the ability to care so much.

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

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April 9th, 2019

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I felt that Dr. Bast cares about me, my health and shares his findings with my other doctors, so that I can get the best care possible. Dr Bast is a true doctor.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

January 18th, 2016

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Intelligent, caring, listens to the patient (something many doctors have forgotten how to do) VERY THOROUGH and knows the best docs in the region.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

May 6th, 2015

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i am delighted with the report from my son-in-law who recently saw dr bast for consultation about a frightening xray report. from the detailed patient evaluation, patience, compassion and reassurance shown from the doctor (as reported by my son-in-law/a man of few words:) i couldn't be happier. good job, dr and thank you so much!

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

March 29th, 2015

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He was rude to me and agreed with a dr from 20 years who did not even know I had Lipodystrophy. He was wrong in saying I had no positive blood and protein in UA. I had moderate blood and 300 MG OF PROTEIN IN UA FROM 2-2011 AND I HAVE PROOF!!! HE DID NOT READ ANY OF PAST BLOOD WORK WORKSHEET NOR DID HE READ ANY OF THE INFO I BROUGHT TO HIM. HE WAS MAD I WAS THERE WHEN I SAW A NEPHROLOGIST 20 YEARS AGO. HE WAS EXTREMELY RUDE TO ME AND NOW MAY HAVE RUINED ANY CHANCE FOR ME TO GET WELL!!!!

Did Well

Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit

July 29th, 2011

Methodist Physicians Clinic (Nephrology)

1111 N 102nd Ct Ste 200Omaha, NE 68114

Tel: (402) 354-9770

Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed


Joseph Bast, MD	Dr. Sangjin Park	Dr. Grant C Bednar	Dr. Lauren Hastings
Internal Medicine	Internal Medicine	Internal Medicine	Internal Medicine
Accepts New Patients
4.2 (13 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
22 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English
Omaha , NE	Omaha , NE	Omaha , NE	Omaha , NE
Med School: University of Nebraska College of Medicine
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Internal Medicine

Chronic Renal Disease
Dialysis
End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)
Kidney Biopsy
Kidney Disease
Kidney Stones (Kidney Calculi)
Peritoneal Dialysis
Urinalysis

Joseph Bast holds an active medical license in the states of Nebraska and Iowa.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Nebraska that expires in 2026 and an active medical license in the state of Iowa that expires in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Loyola University Hospital.

Medical School

Graduated from University of Nebraska College of Medicine in 2004.

NPI Number

Joseph Bast's NPI number is 1124287131.

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