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Dr. David Powers, MD

Nephrology* Age 76
Dr. David Powers, MD
4.4 (9 Ratings)

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Dr. David Powers, MD is a Nephrology Specialist in Covington, LA.
Dr. David Powers, MD
4.4 (9 Ratings)
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Dr. David Powers, MD

Nephrology* Age 76
Covington, LA
Accepting new patients
47 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. David Powers, MD is a Nephrology Specialist in Covington, LA.
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Dr. David Powers, MD is a Nephrology Specialist in Covington, LA and has 47 years experience. They graduated from University of California, Irvine School of Medicine in 1977 and completed a residency at University of California Irvine Medical Center.They currently practice at Cypress Pointe Urology and are affiliated with Saint Tammany Parish Hospital. Dr. Powers has experience treating conditions like Proteinuria and Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Powers received an average rating of 4.4/5 from patients and has been reviewed 9 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Powers is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.

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Friendly Staff

Patients said the staff was friendly.

Easy Scheduling

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Locations

  1. 1 Kidney & Hypertension Associates
    217 Cherokee Rose Ln, Covington, LA 70433

Experience and Background Check

Proteinuria
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Kidney Infection
Proteinuria
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Kidney Infection
Acidosis
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Acute Kidney Failure
Acute Kidney Infection
Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage II
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage IV
Chronic Kidney Diseases
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
End-Stage Renal Disease
Gout
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Hypercalcemia
Hyperkalemia
Hyperparathyroidism
Hypertension
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypokalemia
Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Nephritis and Nephropathy
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Renal Hyperparathyroidism
Vitamin D Deficiency
Accelerated Hypertension
Acquired Cystic Kidney Disease
Actinic Keratosis
Acute Glomerulonephritis
Acute Gout
Acute Interstitial Nephritis
Alkalosis
Aminoaciduria
Amyloidosis
Autoimmune Diseases
Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease
Autosomal Recessive Polycystic Kidney Disease
Bone Disorders
Brain Disorders
Chronic Glomerulonephritis
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage I
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage V
Chronic Renal Failure Syndrome
Chronic Renal Insufficiency
Congenital Anomalies of Kidney
Congenital Cystic Kidney Disease
Congenital Renal Agenesis and Dysgenesis
Cryoglobulinemia
Dehydration
Diabetes
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Diabetes Insipidus
Diabetes Type 1
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Difficult-to-Control Hypertension
Gestational Diabetes
Gestational Hypertension
Guillain-Barre Syndrome
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hungry Bone Syndrome
Hydronephrosis
Iron Metabolism Disorders
Kidney Disease
Kidney Hypertrophy
Kidney Stones
Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Nephrotic Syndrome
Potassium Deficiency
Renal Artery Arteriosclerotic Disease
Renal Osteodystrophy
Rhabdomyolysis
Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Small Kidney
Ureteral Stones
Vascular Disease
Vasculitis
Wegener's Granulomatosis
Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring
Anemia and Iron Deficiency Screening
Arteriovenostomy for Renal Dialysis
Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy
Dialysis
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Dialysis Access Procedures
End-Stage Renal Disease Related Services
Hemodialysis
Kidney Stones Treatment
Kidney Transplant Evaluation
Level II Ultrasound
Living Kidney Donor Evaluation
Peritoneal Dialysis
Renal Scan
Ultrasound

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Powers
4.4
Based on 9 Reviews
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4 Stars (1)
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1 Star (1)

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Jun 02, 2023
Friendly with a great bedside manner. He will listen and try to find the root cause of issues instead of just prescribing pills for symptoms. Ms. Kayla is a blessing.
— Jun 02, 2023
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About Me

Care Philosophy
  • Kidney and Hypertension Associates is dedicated to caring for our patients who have kidney disease with uncompromising quality while maintaining the utmost compassion and respect for their needs.

Care Philosophy
Biography
  • Dr. David Powers, MD is a nephrology specialist in Covington, LA and has over 46 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of California, Irvine School of Medicine in 1977. He specializes in Nephrology.
Biography
Specialties*
Nephrology
Specialties*
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Education

Medical Education

Medical Education
  • University of California, Irvine School of Medicine
    1977
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Internal Medicine and Nephrology
Board Certifications
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A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • University of California Irvine Medical Center
    1977
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of California Irvine Medical Center
    1979
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University of California Irvine Medical Center
    1981
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. David Powers, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Powers' profile.

Dr. Powers frequently treats the following conditions: Proteinuria and Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. David Powers, MD is affiliated with Saint Tammany Parish Hospital.

Yes, Dr. David Powers, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine and Nephrology.

Dr. Powers has over 47 years of healthcare experience.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Saint Tammany Parish Hospital

    1202 S Tyler St, Covington, LA

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