35 Nephrologists Found in Des Moines, IA

We found 35 Nephrologists available in Des Moines, IA with an average 4 stars across 121 reviews. Find the best one for your needs by years of experience, distance, reviews on Vitals, and more through the filters provided below. Currently, 26 Nephrologists listed are accepting new patients and 26 accept Medicare.

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Dr. Craig Alan Shadur, MD

Nephrology
52 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Des Moines, IA1.1 mi
"Very caring and compassionate" View Profile

Dr. Robert Nelson Smith, DO

Nephrology
29 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Des Moines, IA1.2 mi
"He is a very sweet doctor. When I met him I was going through a very scary surgery and he is very kind and tender." View Profile

Dr. Mark Miller Belz, MD

Nephrology
31 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Des Moines, IA1.1 mi
"Actually cares about patient and reviews records and makes recommendations. Listens and provides clear and informative answers." View Profile

Dr. Johann Peter Schmolck, MD

Nephrology
27 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Des Moines, IA1.1 mi
"Dr. Schmolck is THE BEST doctor I've seen in my 65 years! He is a true professional in every way. He is kind, respectful and compassionate." View Profile

Dr. Nathan Christopher Birch, MD

Nephrology
25 years exp
Des Moines, IA1.6 mi
"Good doctor! Listens and responds to all my medical questions to the best of his ability. thank you!" View Profile

Dr. Jaswinder Singh Rattan, MD

Nephrology
27 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Des Moines, IA1.1 mi
"Dr Rattan was my husband’s nephrologist during a six week hospital stay this year." View Profile

Dr. Prem K G Chandran, MD

Nephrology
51 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Des Moines, IA1.2 mi
Dr. Prem K G Chandran, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Des Moines, IA, with other offices in West Des Moines, IA and Des Moines, IA(and 2 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Sameer Ahmad Yaseen, MD

Nephrology
32 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Des Moines, IA1.2 mi
"Dr. Yaseen is a very straight forward doctor. He is very thorough and precise. I would recommend him as a nephrologist." View Profile

Dr. Jobinson Thomas, MD

Nephrology
36 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Des Moines, IA1.2 mi
Dr. Jobinson Thomas, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Des Moines, IA, with other offices in Des Moines, IA and Centerville, IA(and 4 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Siva Prasad Jagarlapudi, MD

Internal Medicine
52 years exp
Des Moines, IA1.6 mi
"My husband Ron Watson was treated by Dr Jag, we appreciated his care and treatment. I will continue recommend my friends to see Dr Jag" View Profile

Dr. Bruce Lewis Buchsbaum, MD

Internal Medicine
43 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Des Moines, IA1.6 mi
"I have not yet had a negative experience with Dr. Bruce Buchsbaum or his staff. They have always been courteous and helpful as I have to drive 30 miles to see him." View Profile

Dr. Robert Henry Leisy, DO

Nephrology
41 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Des Moines, IA1.1 mi
"I've been a patient of Dr. Leisy's for about 13 years and he's been a great doc for me. Very caring and willing to spend time explaining things to you." View Profile

Dr. Kanwaljit Kaur Chouhan, MD

Nephrology
23 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Des Moines, IA1.1 mi
"Excellent MD and person. Answers all question that are asked. Spends as much time with the individual as needed. Is very knowledgeable in her field." View Profile

Dr. Sanjiv Kumar Dahal, MD

Nephrology
38 years exp
Des Moines, IA1.2 mi
"he is a great doctor" View Profile

Dr. Emily C Haines, DO

Hospital Medicine
18 years exp
Des Moines, IA1.2 mi
Dr. Emily C Haines, DO is a health care provider primarily located in Des Moines, IA, with other offices in Des Moines, IA and West Des Moines, IA(and 3 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Michael Thomas Flood, DO

Internal Medicine
49 years exp
Des Moines, IA2.4 mi
"Dr. Michael T. Flood is a brillant nephrologist, but more importanly, a very caring doctor." View Profile

Dr. Jessica Jane Schaack

Nurse Practitioner
Accepting New Patients
Des Moines, IA1.1 mi
Dr. Jessica Jane Schaack is a health care provider primarily located in Des Moines, IA, with other offices in Des Moines, IA and Des Moines, IA(and 5 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Patrick Co Chua, MD

Nephrology
22 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Des Moines, IA1.2 mi
Dr. Patrick Co Chua, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Des Moines, IA, with other offices in Des Moines, IA and Des Moines, IA(and 6 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Jennifer Lauren Thompson, DO

Nephrology
15 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Des Moines, IA1.1 mi
Dr. Jennifer Lauren Thompson, DO is a health care provider primarily located in Des Moines, IA, with other offices in Des Moines, IA and Des Moines, IA(and 14 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Ahmed Aladham

Internal Medicine
Accepting New Patients
DES MOINES, IA0.7 mi
Dr. Ahmed Aladham is a health care provider primarily located in DES MOINES, IA, with other offices in DES MOINES, IA and Chicago, IL. View Profile

Alexander Orlando Richard Urzua

Addiction Medicine
67 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Des Moines, IA1.1 mi
Alexander Orlando Richard Urzua is a health care provider primarily located in Des Moines, IA, with other offices in COLUMBUS, OH and Greenville, NC(and 2052 other locations).

Candice Rae Gruss

Nurse Practitioner
Accepting New Patients
Des Moines, IA1.1 mi
Candice Rae Gruss is a health care provider primarily located in Des Moines, IA, with other offices in Des Moines, IA and WEST DES MOINES, IA. View Profile

Dr. Dhivya Sundaramurthy, MD

Nephrology
18 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Des Moines, IA1.1 mi
Dr. Dhivya Sundaramurthy, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Des Moines, IA, with other offices in Des Moines, IA and Des Moines, IA(and 9 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Parvathy Krishna Geetha, MD

Nephrology
14 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Des Moines, IA1.1 mi
Dr. Parvathy Krishna Geetha, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Des Moines, IA, with other offices in Des Moines, IA and Des Moines, IA(and 9 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Arani Divyanshu Nanavati, MD

Nephrology
15 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Des Moines, IA1.1 mi
Dr. Arani Divyanshu Nanavati, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Des Moines, IA, with other offices in Des Moines, IA and Des Moines, IA(and 11 other locations). View Profile

Angela K Grundmeyer

Nephrology
Accepting New Patients
Des Moines, IA1.1 mi
Angela K Grundmeyer is a health care provider primarily located in Des Moines, IA. Their specialties include Nephrology. View Profile

Dr. Vignesh Viswanathan

Nephrology
12 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Des Moines, IA1.1 mi
Dr. Vignesh Viswanathan is a health care provider primarily located in Des Moines, IA, with other offices in Canton, OH and Des Moines, IA(and 7 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Ivy Reyes Melgarejo

Nephrology
15 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Des Moines, IA1.1 mi
Dr. Ivy Reyes Melgarejo is a health care provider primarily located in Des Moines, IA, with other offices in Des Moines, IA and Pittsburgh, PA(and 12 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Rupinder Deep Singh Deo, MD

Hospital Medicine
23 years exp
Des Moines, IA1.6 mi
Dr. Rupinder Deep Singh Deo, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Des Moines, IA, with other offices in DES MOINES, IA and Ames, IA. He has 23 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Rebecca Anne Craig, MD

Nephrology
20 years exp
Des Moines, IA1.2 mi
Dr. Rebecca Anne Craig, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Des Moines, IA, with other offices in West Des Moines, IA and Des Moines, IA. View Profile

Dr. Arsalan Ahmad Alvi, MD

Nephrology
12 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Des Moines, IA1.2 mi
Dr. Arsalan Ahmad Alvi, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Des Moines, IA, with other offices in Des Moines, IA and Des Moines, IA(and 2 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Hoang Anh Minh Tang

Internal Medicine
Des Moines, IA1.6 mi
Dr. Hoang Anh Minh Tang is a health care provider primarily located in Des Moines, IA, with other offices in Des Moines, IA and Saint Louis, MO. View Profile

Dr. Asha Nandini Sasimangalam

Nephrology
22 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Des Moines, IA1.7 mi
Dr. Asha Nandini Sasimangalam is a health care provider primarily located in Des Moines, IA, with other offices in Gilbert, AZ and Globe, AZ(and 45 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Russell David Glynn, MD

Internal Medicine
52 years exp
WEST DES MOINES, IA4.6 mi
"Exceptional Chief of Staff!" View Profile

Dr. Stephanie Jane Houston, MD

Nephrology
14 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Johnston, IA6.3 mi
Dr. Stephanie Jane Houston, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Johnston, IA, with other offices in Iowa City, IA and Iowa City, IA(and 3 other locations). View Profile

What is a Nephrologist and How Can They Help You?

A nephrologist specializes in kidney disease and renal function disorders. These physicians manage electrolyte imbalances, hypertension related to kidney dysfunction, and patients requiring dialysis or transplantation.

Nephrologists complete medical school, a three-year internal medicine residency, and a two- to three-year nephrology fellowship covering renal physiology, dialysis management, transplantation, and electrolyte disorders.

A Nephrologist's responsibilities include:

  • Focuses on renal function, urinary tract, and fluid-electrolyte homeostasis
  • Conducts kidney-focused assessments, orders specialized renal studies, analyzes kidney tissue samples, supervises dialysis treatments
  • Manages progressive kidney disease, acute renal failure, nephrolithiasis, glomerular diseases, and electrolyte abnormalities
  • Employs pharmacotherapy, hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis, renal transplant oversight, and nutritional management
  • Known as: renal specialist, kidney physician, MD, DO

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the best way to search for a Nephrologist in Des Moines who accepts my health insurance?
Navigate to the insurance filter located at the top of the search page and select your health plan. This will display only Nephrologists in Des Moines who are in-network with your carrier. For additional confirmation, visit each doctor's profile or reach out to their office by phone.
Where can I find Nephrologists in Des Moines who offer virtual appointments?
Select the "Virtual Visit" filter at the top of the search page to see Nephrologists providing telehealth services in Des Moines. Check each doctor's profile for video visit options and online scheduling availability. You may also call their office to set up a remote consultation.
What's the easiest way to locate highly-rated Nephrologists in Des Moines?
Use the "Ratings" filter at the top of the search page to filter results by the average star rating. Browse individual profiles to see patient reviews and ratings in detail. When comparing Nephrologists, look at both the average star rating and how many patients have submitted reviews.
Is it possible to schedule a same-day visit with a Nephrologist in Des Moines?
Visit individual doctor profiles to see their current scheduling availability in Des Moines. If you don't see same-day openings listed online, try calling their office—walk-in times may be available that don't appear on the website.
Which Nephrologists in Des Moines have the shortest wait times?
Review the Ratings & Reviews card on each provider's profile to see their average wait time in Des Moines. This helps you find a Nephrologist that doesn’t make their patients wait too long.
Can I schedule appointments with Nephrologists in Des Moines without calling?
Search for Nephrologists who have "Book Online" or "Request Now" options on their profiles. Click these buttons to access online appointment scheduling. If a provider doesn't offer web-based booking, their phone number will be available for traditional scheduling.
How do I locate a Nephrologist in Des Moines with evening or weekend hours?
Check the Locations card on each profile to view office hours for Nephrologists in Des Moines. This helps you find providers with non-traditional availability. For the most accurate information about extended availability, call the office directly.
How do I leave feedback about my appointment with a Nephrologist in Des Moines?
Go to your doctor's profile page and click the "Leave a Review" button or link. You can share your rating and write about your experience. Patient reviews like yours help others in the community choose the right Nephrologist.
How can I locate a Nephrologist in Des Moines who is fluent in my preferred language?
Review the language information displayed on individual profiles for Nephrologists. If this information isn't available online, contact the office directly to ask about the doctor's language capabilities or whether interpreters are available.
How do I search for a Nephrologist in Des Moines who works at a particular hospital or medical center?
Check the "Hospital Affiliation" and "Locations" sections on each provider's profile to see where Nephrologists practice. You can also enter a specific hospital or medical group name into the search tool to find Nephrologists who work there.

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