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Dr. Gerald Needham, DO

Nephrology* Age 54
Dr. Gerald Needham, DO
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Dr. Gerald Needham, DO is a Nephrology Specialist in Clearwater, FL.
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Dr. Gerald Needham, DO

Nephrology* Age 54
Clearwater, FL
Accepting new patients
29 years of experience
Dr. Gerald Needham, DO is a Nephrology Specialist in Clearwater, FL.

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Dr. Gerald Needham, DO is a Nephrology Specialist in Clearwater, FL and has 29 years experience. They graduated from Midwestern University in 1995 and completed a residency at Suncoast Hospital - Largo.They currently practice at Bay Area Nephrology and are affiliated with HCA Florida Largo Hospital. At present, Dr. Needham received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 4 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Needham is board certified in Nephrology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Proteinuria
Vitamin D Deficiency
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Proteinuria
Vitamin D Deficiency
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Proteinuria
Vitamin D Deficiency
Acute Kidney Failure
Amyloidosis
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage I
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage II
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III
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Chronic Kidney Diseases
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
End-Stage Renal Disease
Hyperkalemia
Hyperparathyroidism
Hypokalemia
Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Nephritis and Nephropathy
Nephrotic Syndrome
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Renal Hyperparathyroidism
End-Stage Renal Disease Related Services
Acidosis
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Acute Glomerulonephritis
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Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Chronic Glomerulonephritis
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage V
Chronic Nephritic Syndrome
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Congenital Cystic Kidney Disease
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Diabetes Insipidus
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Hepatitis B - Immune Response
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Hypertension
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
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Kidney Disease
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Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Polycystic Kidney Disease
Potassium Deficiency
Renal Artery Arteriosclerotic Disease
Renal Osteodystrophy
Rhabdomyolysis
Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Systemic Vasculitis
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Vascular Disease
Dialysis
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Hemodialysis
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Living Kidney Donor Evaluation
Peritoneal Dialysis
Renal Scan

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Locations

  1. 1 Bay Area Nephrology
    1305 S Fort Harrison Ave Ste H, Clearwater, FL 33756
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (727) 441-0104
    Monday
    08:30 - 16:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Wednesday
    08:30 - 16:00
    Thursday
    08:30 - 16:00
    Friday
    08:30 - 16:00

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Jan 10, 2024
So glad Dr. Patel referred me to Dr. Needham for my high blood pressure. He is very thorough and is quickly solving the issue. Thank you Dr. Needham! Great office stadf, doesn’t keep you waiting for your appointment!
— Jan 10, 2024
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Care Philosophy

  • Dr. Needham is a board certified Nephrologist specializing in the diseases of the kidney and hypertension.

Care Philosophy
Biography
  • Dr. Gerald Needham, DO is a nephrology specialist in Clearwater, FL and has over 28 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Midwestern University in 1995. He specializes in Nephrology.
Biography
Specialties*
Nephrology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Midwestern University
    1995
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • 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
  • Suncoast Hospital
    1996
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Suncoast Hospital - Largo
    1998
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University of South Florida
    2000
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Gerald Needham, DO. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Needham's profile.

Dr. Gerald Needham, DO is affiliated with HCA Florida Largo Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Gerald Needham, DO holds board certification in Nephrology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • HCA Florida Largo Hospital

    201 14th St SW, Largo, FL