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Dr. Byron S Nielsen M.D.

Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology

4/5(4)
200 Hawkins Dr Iowa City IA, 52242
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Dr. Byron Nielsen is a nephrologist practicing in Iowa City, IA. Dr. Nielsen specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Nielsen most typically treats conditions like kidney stones, chronic kidney disease, acute renal failure, polycystuc kidney disease, high blood pressure and more. Nephrologists are also experts on kidney transplantation and dialysis. They are usually referred to by primary care physicians for problems related to the kidneys, and while they can perform tests to diagnose kidney disorders, they do not perform surgeries.

Education and Training

University of South Dakota 2005

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 12 years of experience

Dr. Byron S Nielsen M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 200 Hawkins Dr

200 Hawkins Dr -
Iowa City, IA 52242
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New patients: 319-356-3605
Fax: 319-356-3901
http://www.uihealthcare.com/

Practice At 1104 W 8th St

1104 W 8th St -
Yankton, SD 57078
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New patients: 605-665-7841
Fax: 605-665-0546
http://www.yanktonmedicalclinic.com

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Patient Experience with Dr. Nielsen


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Dr. Byron S Nielsen M.D. has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 4 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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