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Dr. Douglas Lax, MD

Nephrology* Age 66
Dr. Douglas Lax, MD
3.6 (5 Ratings)

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Dr. Douglas Lax, MD is a Nephrology Specialist in Rockville Centre, NY.
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Dr. Douglas Lax, MD

Nephrology* Age 66
Rockville Centre, NY
Accepting new patients
41 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Douglas Lax, MD is a Nephrology Specialist in Rockville Centre, NY.

About

Dr. Douglas Lax, MD is a Nephrology Specialist in Rockville Centre, NY and has 41 years experience. They graduated from Loma Linda University School of Medicine in 1983 and completed a residency at Long Island College Hospital.They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with NYU Langone Hospital - Manhattan, Mercy Medical Center and Mount Sinai South Nassau. Dr. Lax has experience treating conditions like Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease and Acute Kidney Failure among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Lax received an average rating of 3.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 5 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Lax also speaks Chinese. Dr. Lax is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Acute Kidney Failure
Nephritis and Nephropathy
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Acute Kidney Failure
Nephritis and Nephropathy
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Acute Kidney Failure
Nephritis and Nephropathy
Acidosis
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Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage II
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III
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Chronic Kidney Diseases
Dehydration
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
End-Stage Renal Disease
Hyperkalemia
Hyperparathyroidism
Hypertension
Hypokalemia
Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia
Kidney Stones
Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Proteinuria
Renal Artery Arteriosclerotic Disease
Renal Hyperparathyroidism
Shortness of Breath
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Immunization Administration
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Kidney Infection
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Adult Failure to Thrive
Alkalosis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Amyloidosis
Asphyxia and Hypoxemia
Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD)
Chronic Glomerulonephritis
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage I
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage V
Chronic Kidney Infection
Chronic Tubulo Interstitial Nephritis
Congenital Cystic Kidney Disease
Congenital Polycystic Kidney Disease
Constipation
Diabetes
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Goodpasture's Disease
Gout
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Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Hydronephrosis
Hypercalcemia
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Joint Pain
Kidney Infection
Leukocytopenia
Limb Pain
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Nausea
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Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus
Nephrotic Syndrome
Renal Osteodystrophy
Rhabdomyolysis
Secondary Hypertension
Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Systemic Vasculitis
Tobacco Use Disorder
Vasculitis
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Vitamin D Deficiency
Wegener's Granulomatosis
Care Coordination for Complex Conditions and Procedures
Chronic Care Management
Hemodialysis
Kidney Transplant Evaluation
Living Kidney Donor Evaluation
Peritoneal Dialysis
Renal Scan
Ultrasound, Kidney

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Locations

  1. 1 Island Renal Physicians PC
    242 Merrick Rd Ste 304, Rockville Centre, NY 11570
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (516) 764-7070
    Monday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    09:00 - 17:00
  2. 2 Office
    364 Merrick Rd, Rockville Centre, NY 11570
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (516) 712-6565
  3. 3 St Francis Medical Group
    250 PETTIT AVE, Bellmore, NY 11710
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (516) 557-2402
  4. 4 North Shore Nephrology PC
    1129 Northern Blvd Ste 101, Manhasset, NY 11030
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (516) 407-2727

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About Me

Biography
  • Dr. Douglas Lax, MD is a nephrology specialist in Rockville Centre, NY and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Loma Linda University School of Medicine in 1983. He specializes in Nephrology.
Biography
Languages Spoken
Chinese
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Nephrology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Loma Linda University School of Medicine
    1983
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Internal Medicine and Nephrology
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Long Island College Hospital
    1987
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • NYU Medical School
    1987
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Douglas Lax, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Lax's profile.

Dr. Lax frequently treats the following conditions: Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease and Acute Kidney Failure. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Douglas Lax, MD is affiliated with NYU Langone Hospital - Manhattan, Mercy Medical Center and Mount Sinai South Nassau.

Yes, Dr. Douglas Lax, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine and Nephrology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • NYU Langone Hospital - Manhattan

    550 1st Ave, New York, NY

  • Mercy Medical Center

    1000 N Village Ave, Rockville Centre, NY

  • Mount Sinai South Nassau

    1 Healthy Way, Oceanside, NY