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Dr. Krishna Sankaran, MD

Nephrology* Age 62
Dr. Krishna Sankaran, MD
5.0 (4 Ratings)

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Dr. Krishna Sankaran, MD is a Nephrology Specialist in Rockford, IL.
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Dr. Krishna Sankaran, MD

Nephrology* Age 62
Rockford, IL
Accepting new patients
37 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Krishna Sankaran, MD is a Nephrology Specialist in Rockford, IL.

About

Dr. Krishna Sankaran, MD is a Nephrology Specialist in Rockford, IL and has 37 years experience. They graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center and UW Health. Dr. Sankaran has experience treating conditions like Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease, Chronic Kidney Diseases and Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Sankaran received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 4 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Sankaran is board certified in Nephrology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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

Insurance Accepted

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  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Medicare
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Medicaid
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • United Healthcare

Locations

  1. 1 Nephrology Associates of Northern Illinois Ltd
    612 Roxbury Rd, Rockford, IL 61107
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (815) 227-8300
  2. 2 Beloit Memorial Hospital
    1969 W Hart Rd, Beloit, WI 53511
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  3. 3 Rockford Dialysis
    3339 N Rockton Ave, Rockford, IL 61103
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  4. 4 Sycamore Dialysis
    2200 Gateway Dr, Sycamore, IL 60178
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Aug 06, 2023
Excellent doctor in every sense.
Russell Gordon — Aug 06, 2023
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Specialties*
Nephrology
Internal Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Illinois College of Medicine
    1987
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Nephrology
Board Certifications
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Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Northwestern University Medical Center
    1992
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Krishna Sankaran, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Sankaran's profile.

Dr. Sankaran frequently treats the following conditions: Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease, Chronic Kidney Diseases and Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Krishna Sankaran, MD is affiliated with OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center and UW Health.

Yes, Dr. Krishna Sankaran, MD holds board certification in Nephrology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center

    5666 E State St, Rockford, IL

  • UW Health

    1401 E State St, Rockford, IL