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Dr. Ziad Sara, MD

Nephrology* Age 54
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Dr. Ziad Sara, MD is a Nephrology Specialist in Lexington, KY.
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Dr. Ziad Sara, MD

Nephrology* Age 54
Lexington, KY
Accepting new patients
32 years of experience
Dr. Ziad Sara, MD is a Nephrology Specialist in Lexington, KY.

About

Dr. Ziad Sara, MD is a Nephrology Specialist in Lexington, KY and has 32 years experience. They graduated from University of Damascus School of Medicine in 1992 and completed a residency at Internal Medicine, University of Illinois at Chicago.They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Saint Joseph Hospital, Baptist Health Lexington, Bourbon Community Hospital, Clark Regional Medical Center, Georgetown Community Hospital and Harrison Memorial Hospital. Dr. Sara has experience treating conditions like Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease, Hypercalcemia and Hyperkalemia among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Sara received an average rating of 4.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 69 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Sara also speaks Arabic. Dr. Sara is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypercalcemia
Hyperkalemia
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypercalcemia
Hyperkalemia
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypercalcemia
Hyperkalemia
Acute Kidney Failure
Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III
Chronic Kidney Diseases
Nausea
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Nephritis and Nephropathy
Acidosis
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Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage II
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage IV
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
End-Stage Renal Disease
Gout
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Hydronephrosis
Hyperparathyroidism
Hypertension
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypokalemia
Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia
Kidney Stones
Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Proteinuria
Renal Hyperparathyroidism
Renal Osteodystrophy
Tobacco Use Disorder
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Vitamin D Deficiency
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Immunization Administration
Abdominal Pain
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Glomerulonephritis
Acute Kidney Infection
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Administrative Physical
Alkalosis
Allergic Rhinitis
Anemia
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Animal Allergies
Anxiety
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Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Asphyxia and Hypoxemia
Asthma
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Atherosclerosis
Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD)
Back Pain
Bedsores
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Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Bladder Infection
Blastomycosis
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Bronchitis
Bruise of Face, Scalp, or Neck
Candidiasis of Skin and Nails
Cellulitis
Chest Pain
Chronic Depression (Dysthymia)
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic Glomerulonephritis
Chronic Interstitial Cystitis
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage I
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage V
Chronic Nephritic Syndrome
Chronic Pain
Cluster Headache
Congenital Cystic Kidney Disease
Congenital Polycystic Kidney Disease
Constipation
Contact Dermatitis
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Cough
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Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Dehydration
Dermatitis Due to Drugs
Dermatitis Due to Substances Taken Internally
Diabetes
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Diabetes Type 1
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Diarrhea
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Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis
Dizziness
Dysentery
Dyslipidemia
Dysphagia
Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Enteritis
Esophagitis
Fever
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Fibromyalgia
Folic Acid Deficiency
Foot Infection
Fungal Nail Infection
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Headache
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Heart Disease
Heartburn
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hernia
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Hidradenitis
Hyperlipidemia
Hypoglycemia
Hypogonadism
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hypothyroidism
Influenza (Flu)
Insomnia
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Interstitial Cystitis
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Iron Metabolism Disorders
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Itchy Skin
Joint Pain
Kidney Infection
Kidney Stone Pain (Renal Colic)
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Limb Pain
Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Low Back Pain
Low Blood Oxygen Level
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Malaise and Fatigue
Malnutrition
Mood Disorders (Dysthymia and Cyclothymia)
Muscle Weakness
Nail and Nail Bed Infection
Nail Infection
Nephrotic Syndrome
Neurogenic Bladder
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Obesity
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Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Overactive Bladder
Overweight
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pericardial Disease
Peripheral Autonomic Neuropathy
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Pneumonia
Polyneuropathy
Polyuria
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Potassium Deficiency
Prostatitis
Renal Artery Arteriosclerotic Disease
Restless Leg Syndrome
Rhabdomyolysis
Ringworm
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Sarcoidosis
Secondary Diabetes Mellitus
Secondary Hypertension
Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Shortness of Breath
Sinus Bradycardia
Skin Ulcer
Sleep Apnea
Small Kidney
Swine Flu
Systemic Vasculitis
Testicular Dysfunction
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Stones
Varicose Veins
Vasculitis
Venous Compression
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Venous Insufficiency
Vertigo
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Viral Hepatitis
Viral Infection
Vitamin B Deficiency
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Wegener's Granulomatosis
Wheezing
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Yeast Infections
Cosmetic Procedure
Endovascular Procedure
Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
Hemodialysis
Peritoneal Dialysis
Smoking Cessation Counseling
Venous Sclerotherapy

Insurance Accepted

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Locations

  1. 1 Bluegrass Renal Care Psc
    3229 Summit Square Pl Ste 240, Lexington, KY 40509
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (859) 263-1717
  2. 2 Irvine Office
    60 Mercy Ct, Irvine, KY 40336
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (859) 263-1717
  3. 3 Blue Grass Renal Care
    8 Linville Dr Ste F, Paris, KY 40361
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (859) 263-1717
  4. 4 Winchester Office
    1145 W Lexington Ave, Winchester, KY 40391
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (859) 263-1717
  5. 5 Georgetown Dialysis Clinic
    98 Mary Lynn Dr, Georgetown, KY 40324
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (502) 867-3855
  6. 6 Bourbon County Dialysis
    213 Letton Dr, Paris, KY 40361
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (859) 988-1117
  7. 7 Office
    208 Bevins Ln Ste B, Georgetown, KY 40324
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (502) 867-0411

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Sara
4.5
Based on 69 Reviews
5 Stars (59)
4 Stars (1)
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1 Star (9)

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Mar 16, 2024
Dr Zara saw me in a timely manner and took time to answer any questions that I asked. I didn't have a very long wait time nor did I feel rushed on my appt with him. Staff was courteous
J. E Price — Mar 16, 2024
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Languages Spoken
Arabic
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Nephrology
Nephrology & Renal Medicine
Phlebology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Damascus School of Medicine
    1992
Medical Education

Board Certifications

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

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
  • Mercy Hospital and Medical Center
    1999
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Internal Medicine, University of Illinois at Chicago
    2001
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University Of Kentucky-Nephrology
    2003
Fellowship Hospital
Common Questions and Answers
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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

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

Dr. Sara frequently treats the following conditions: Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease, Hypercalcemia and Hyperkalemia. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Ziad Sara, MD is affiliated with Saint Joseph Hospital, Baptist Health Lexington, Bourbon Community Hospital, Clark Regional Medical Center, Georgetown Community Hospital and Harrison Memorial Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Ziad Sara, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine, Nephrology and Phlebology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Saint Joseph Hospital

    1 Saint Joseph Dr, Lexington, KY

  • Baptist Health Lexington

    1740 Nicholasville Rd, Lexington, KY

  • Bourbon Community Hospital

    9 Linville Dr, Paris, KY

  • Clark Regional Medical Center

    175 Hospital Dr, Winchester, KY

  • Georgetown Community Hospital

    1140 Lexington Rd, Georgetown, KY

  • Harrison Memorial Hospital

    1210 KY Highway 36 E, Cynthiana, KY