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Dr. Thomas Schumacher, DO

Nephrology* Age 66
Dr. Thomas Schumacher, DO
5.0 (3 Ratings)

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Dr. Thomas Schumacher, DO is a Nephrology Specialist in Albany, NY.
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Dr. Thomas Schumacher, DO

Nephrology* Age 66
Albany, NY
Accepting new patients
37 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Thomas Schumacher, DO is a Nephrology Specialist in Albany, NY.

About

Dr. Thomas Schumacher, DO is a Nephrology Specialist in Albany, NY and has 37 years experience. They graduated from NEW YORK INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY / OLD WESTBURY in 1987 and completed a residency at Berkshire Medical Center|Nassau Co Medical Center.They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Albany Medical Center Hospital, Ellis Hospital and Saint Peter's Hospital. Dr. Schumacher has experience treating conditions like End-Stage Renal Disease, Hyperkalemia and Proteinuria among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Schumacher received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 3 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Schumacher is board certified in Nephrology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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End-Stage Renal Disease
Hyperkalemia
Proteinuria
End-Stage Renal Disease
Hyperkalemia
Proteinuria
End-Stage Renal Disease
Hyperkalemia
Proteinuria
Acidosis
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Acute Kidney Failure
Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD)
Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage II
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage IV
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage V
Chronic Kidney Diseases
Chronic Nephritic Syndrome
Congenital Cystic Kidney Disease
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Gout
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Hypercalcemia
Hyperparathyroidism
Hypertension
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypokalemia
Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Kidney Stones
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Nephritis and Nephropathy
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Renal Hyperparathyroidism
Vitamin D Deficiency
Acute Glomerulonephritis
Acute Kidney Infection
Acute Nephritic Syndrome
Alkalosis
Amyloidosis
Chronic Glomerulonephritis
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage I
Congenital Anomalies of Kidney
Congenital Medullary Cystic Kidney Disease
Congenital Renal Agenesis and Dysgenesis
Cryoglobulinemia
Dehydration
Diabetes Insipidus
Henoch–Schönlein Purpura (HSP)
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Hydronephrosis
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Iron Metabolism Disorders
Kidney Infection
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus
Nephrotic Syndrome
Potassium Deficiency
Renal Artery Arteriosclerotic Disease
Renal Osteodystrophy
Rhabdomyolysis
Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Systemic Vasculitis
Vasculitis
Wegener's Granulomatosis
End-Stage Renal Disease Related Services
Hemodialysis
Kidney Transplant Evaluation
Living Kidney Donor Evaluation
Peritoneal Dialysis
Renal Scan
Ultrasound

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Locations

  1. 1 Jacobs Lee & Burack M.d.'s PC
    62 Hackett Blvd, Albany, NY 12209
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (518) 434-2244
  2. 2 Office
    500 State St Ste 2B, Schenectady, NY 12305
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (518) 374-4207
  3. 3 St Peters Blood Donor Program
    2 Clara Barton Dr, Albany, NY 12208
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (518) 434-6565
  4. 4 Fms - Capital District Dialysis Center
    650 McClellan St, Schenectady, NY 12304
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (518) 382-0201

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Feb 06, 2024
I have had Dr. Thomas Schumacher for over 30yrs+ He is one of the Greatest Drs. i have ever had. Dr was one of the most caring Dr's truly, he spent the time with you to answer any of your health questions, and would go out of his way to help you in any way, His bedside manor is above and beyond of any dr i have gone to most of my life....
David Pollak — Feb 06, 2024
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Specialties*
Nephrology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • NEW YORK INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY / OLD WESTBURY
    1987
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Nephrology
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Residency

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  • Berkshire Medical Center|Nassau Co Medical Center
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Thomas Schumacher, DO. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Schumacher's profile.

Dr. Schumacher frequently treats the following conditions: End-Stage Renal Disease, Hyperkalemia and Proteinuria. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Thomas Schumacher, DO is affiliated with Albany Medical Center Hospital, Ellis Hospital and Saint Peter's Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Thomas Schumacher, DO holds board certification in Nephrology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Albany Medical Center Hospital

    43 New Scotland Ave, Albany, NY

  • Ellis Hospital

    1101 Nott St, Schenectady, NY

  • Saint Peter's Hospital

    315 S Manning Blvd, Albany, NY