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Dr. James Yegge, MD

Nephrology* Age 58
Dr. James Yegge, MD
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Dr. James Yegge, MD is a Nephrology Specialist in Baton Rouge, LA.
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Dr. James Yegge, MD

Nephrology* Age 58
Baton Rouge, LA
Accepting new patients
32 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. James Yegge, MD is a Nephrology Specialist in Baton Rouge, LA.

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Dr. James Yegge, MD is a Nephrology Specialist in Baton Rouge, LA and has 32 years experience. They graduated from University of Texas Medical Branch in 1992 and completed a residency at Herman Hospital.They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Baton Rouge General - Bluebonnet, Our Lady Of The Lake Regional Medical Center, Saint Elizabeth Hospital and Woman's Hospital. Dr. Yegge has experience treating conditions like Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders, Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease and Parathyroid (Gland) Disease among other conditions at varying frequencies. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Yegge is board certified in Nephrology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Hyperparathyroidism
Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Renal Hyperparathyroidism
Acute Kidney Failure
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
Hypertension
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypokalemia
Kidney Stones
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Nephritis and Nephropathy
Proteinuria
Vitamin D Deficiency
Acidosis
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Acute Glomerulonephritis
Alkalosis
Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD)
Chronic Glomerulonephritis
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage I
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage V
Congenital Cystic Kidney Disease
Congenital Renal Agenesis and Dysgenesis
Dehydration
Goodpasture's Disease
Hydronephrosis
Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Nephrotic Syndrome
Renal Artery Arteriosclerotic Disease
Renal Osteodystrophy
Rhabdomyolysis
Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Small Kidney
Systemic Vasculitis
Ureteral Stones
Hemodialysis
Kidney Transplant Evaluation
Living Kidney Donor Evaluation
Peritoneal Dialysis
Plasmapheresis
Renal Scan
Ultrasound

Insurance Accepted

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  • Choice Plus POS II
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Choice Care PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Lsu Health Baton Rouge Medicine Clinics
    5131 Odonovan Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
  2. 2 Baton Rouge General Neurosurgery
    5131 Odonovan Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
  3. 3 Office
    1215 Independence Blvd Bldg 9, Zachary, LA 70791
  4. 4 Office
    2647 S Saint Elizabeth Blvd Ste 311, Gonzales, LA 70737
  5. 5 Walker Clinic - the Neuromedical Center
    5000 Odonavan Blvd Ste 412, Walker, LA 70785

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About Me

Biography
  • Dr. James Yegge, MD is a nephrology specialist in Baton Rouge, LA and has over 31 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Texas Medical Branch in 1992. He specializes in Nephrology.
Biography
Specialties*
Nephrology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Texas Medical Branch
    1992
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Nephrology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Herman Hospital
    1993
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Herman Hospital
    1995
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Herman Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. James Yegge, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Yegge's profile.

Dr. Yegge frequently treats the following conditions: Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders, Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease and Parathyroid (Gland) Disease. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. James Yegge, MD is affiliated with Baton Rouge General - Bluebonnet, Our Lady Of The Lake Regional Medical Center, Saint Elizabeth Hospital and Woman's Hospital.

Yes, Dr. James Yegge, MD holds board certification in Nephrology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Baton Rouge General - Bluebonnet

    8585 Picardy Ave, Baton Rouge, LA

  • Our Lady Of The Lake Regional Medical Center

    5000 Hennessy Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA

  • Saint Elizabeth Hospital

    1125 W Highway 30, Gonzales, LA

  • Woman's Hospital

    100 Womans Way, Baton Rouge, LA