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Dr. Joel Van Sickler, MD

Nephrology* Age 67
Dr. Joel Van Sickler, MD
5.0 (5 Ratings)

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Dr. Joel Van Sickler, MD is a Nephrology Specialist in Fort Myers, FL.
Dr. Joel Van Sickler, MD
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Dr. Joel Van Sickler, MD

Nephrology* Age 67
Fort Myers, FL
Accepting new patients
40 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Joel Van Sickler, MD is a Nephrology Specialist in Fort Myers, FL.

About

Dr. Joel Van Sickler, MD is a Nephrology Specialist in Fort Myers, FL and has 40 years experience. They graduated from West Virginia University. They currently practice at DaVita Kidney Care and are affiliated with Cape Coral Hospital and Lee Memorial Hospital. Dr. Van Sickler has experience treating conditions like Parathyroid (Gland) Disease, Hyperparathyroidism and Chronic Kidney Diseases among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Van Sickler received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 5 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Van Sickler also speaks Spanish. Dr. Van Sickler is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Hyperparathyroidism
Chronic Kidney Diseases
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Hyperparathyroidism
Chronic Kidney Diseases
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage IV
Gout
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Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Proteinuria
Renal Hyperparathyroidism
Acute Kidney Failure
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Nephritis and Nephropathy
Acidosis
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Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage II
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage V
End-Stage Renal Disease
Hypercalcemia
Hyperkalemia
Hypertension
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia
Kidney Stones
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Vitamin D Deficiency
Acute Glomerulonephritis
Alkalosis
Amyloidosis
Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD)
Chronic Glomerulonephritis
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage I
Chronic Nephritic Syndrome
Congenital Anomalies of Kidney
Congenital Cystic Kidney Disease
Congenital Medullary Cystic Kidney Disease
Congenital Renal Agenesis and Dysgenesis
Dehydration
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Hydronephrosis
Hypokalemia
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus
Nephrotic Syndrome
Renal Artery Arteriosclerotic Disease
Renal Osteodystrophy
Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Small Kidney
Systemic Vasculitis
Traumatic Acute Kidney Injury
Vasculitis
Wegener's Granulomatosis
Hemodialysis
Kidney Transplant Evaluation
Living Kidney Donor Evaluation
Peritoneal Dialysis
Plasmapheresis
Renal Scan
Ultrasound, Kidney

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Locations

  1. 1 Fort Myers South Dialysis
    8850 Gladiolus Dr, Fort Myers, FL 33908

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May 20, 2023
Even though he had my current blood work, he wanted to review my previous history and re-ran my blood work before taking additional steps. Thank goodness he did! He gave me information I had never known before about my kidneys.
— May 20, 2023
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Nephrology
Internal Medicine
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • West Virginia University
    1984
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Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Internal Medicine and Nephrology
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Joel Van Sickler, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Van Sickler's profile.

Dr. Van Sickler frequently treats the following conditions: Parathyroid (Gland) Disease, Hyperparathyroidism and Chronic Kidney Diseases. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Joel Van Sickler, MD is affiliated with Cape Coral Hospital and Lee Memorial Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Joel Van Sickler, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine and Nephrology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Cape Coral Hospital

    636 Del Prado Blvd, Cape Coral, FL

  • Lee Memorial Hospital

    2776 Cleveland Ave, Fort Myers, FL