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Dr. Heather Wheat, MD

Nephrology* Age 52
Dr. Heather Wheat, MD
3.7 (7 Ratings)

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Dr. Heather Wheat, MD is a Nephrology Specialist in Buffalo, NY.
Dr. Heather Wheat, MD
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Dr. Heather Wheat, MD

Nephrology* Age 52
Buffalo, NY
Accepting new patients
24 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Heather Wheat, MD is a Nephrology Specialist in Buffalo, NY.

About

Dr. Heather Wheat, MD is a Nephrology Specialist in Buffalo, NY and has 24 years experience. They graduated from STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK / HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT SYRACUSE in 2000 and completed a residency at University of Co.They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Buffalo General Medical Center, Kenmore Mercy Hospital and Sisters Of Charity Hospital. Dr. Wheat has experience treating conditions like Congenital Cystic Kidney Disease, Chronic Kidney Disease Stage IV and Hypotension (Excluding Maternal) among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Wheat received an average rating of 3.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 7 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Wheat is board certified in Nephrology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

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Friendly Staff

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Congenital Cystic Kidney Disease
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage IV
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Congenital Cystic Kidney Disease
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage IV
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Congenital Cystic Kidney Disease
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage IV
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Acidosis
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Acute Kidney Failure
Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD)
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III
Chronic Kidney Diseases
End-Stage Renal Disease
Gout
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Hyperkalemia
Hyperparathyroidism
Hypertension
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypokalemia
Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Nephritis and Nephropathy
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Proteinuria
Renal Hyperparathyroidism
Vitamin D Deficiency
Amyloidosis
Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Chronic Glomerulonephritis
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage II
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage V
Classic Polyarteritis Nodosa
Congenital Renal Agenesis and Dysgenesis
Dehydration
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Goodpasture's Disease
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hydronephrosis
Hypercalcemia
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia
Iron Metabolism Disorders
Kidney Infection
Kidney Stones
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Nephrotic Syndrome
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Potassium Deficiency
Renal Osteodystrophy
Rhabdomyolysis
Systemic Vasculitis
Traumatic Acute Kidney Injury
Vasculitis
Wegener's Granulomatosis
Hemodialysis
Kidney Transplant Evaluation
Living Kidney Donor Evaluation
Peritoneal Dialysis
Renal Scan
Ultrasound

Insurance Accepted

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  • Choice Plus POS II
    Open Choice PPO
  • Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
    Blue Card PPO
    High Performance Network - Tiered HPN
  • Preferred Choice POS
  • National EPO
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • Flex Connecticut EPO
  • GHI CBP
  • Blue Acess Employer Sponsored
    Blue Priority NY EPO
    Connection Blue High Performance Network
    Connection Employer Sponsored
    Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
    National Blue High Performance Network
  • BluePPO HSA PPO
    SimplyBlue/Simply Blue Plus PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • myBlue Access EPO
  • Choice Care Network PPO
    Choice Care PPO
    Choice POS
  • MagnaCare PPO
  • MVP Health Care HMO
    MVP Health Plan EPO
  • Choice Plus POS
    Medica Choice
    Navigate HMO
    Navigate POS
    Nexus Open Access
    Options PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Nephrology Associates of Western New York Llp
    1306 SWEET HOME RD, Buffalo, NY 14228
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (716) 838-3188
  2. 2 Nephrology Assocs Of Western NY
    1306 Sweet Home Rd, Amherst, NY 14228
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (716) 712-0864
    Monday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Thursday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Friday
    08:00 - 16:30
  3. 3 Office
    2950 Elmwood Ave, Buffalo, NY 14217
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (716) 447-6100

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Wheat
3.7
Based on 7 Reviews
5 Stars (4)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (2)

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Nov 07, 2022
Dr. Wheat had immediately made me feel comfortable. Dr. Wheat's communication skills are the best. Your not just a number.
Carl D Lewandowski — Nov 07, 2022
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Specialties*
Nephrology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK / HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT SYRACUSE
    2000
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Nephrology
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

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Internship

Internship
  • University of Co
    2001
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of Co
    2003
Residency Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Dr. Wheat frequently treats the following conditions: Congenital Cystic Kidney Disease, Chronic Kidney Disease Stage IV and Hypotension (Excluding Maternal). See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Heather Wheat, MD is affiliated with Buffalo General Medical Center, Kenmore Mercy Hospital and Sisters Of Charity Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Heather Wheat, MD holds board certification in Nephrology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Buffalo General Medical Center

    100 High St, Buffalo, NY

  • Kenmore Mercy Hospital

    2950 Elmwood Ave, Kenmore, NY

  • Sisters Of Charity Hospital

    2157 Main St, Buffalo, NY