Dr. Brandon Calhoun, DO
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
3901 RAINBOW BLVD # MS 2027 KANSAS CITY KS, 66160About
Dr. Brandon Calhoun is a nephrologist practicing in Kansas City, MO. Dr. Calhoun specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Calhoun 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.
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Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine 0
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Get to know Nephrologist Dr. Brandon Calhoun, who serves patients in Kansas City, Kansas.
A respected nephrologist, Dr. Calhoun is affiliated with Saint Luke’s Hospital of Kansas City.
Saint Luke’s Health System includes 14 hospitals and campuses across the Kansas City region, home care and hospice, behavioral health care, dozens of physician practices, a life care senior living community, and more.
Pertaining to his educational pursuits, Dr. Calhoun received his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from the Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine, and completed his residency in internal medicine at the University of Kansas School of Medicine. Finally, he completed his fellowship in nephrology at the University of Kansas Medical Center.
In his local area, he can also be found on staff at Anderson County Hospital, Hedrick Medical Center, Saint Luke’s East Hospital, Saint Luke’s North Hospital–Barry Road, Saint Luke’s North Hospital–Smithville, and Wright Memorial Hospital.
Nephrology is a specialty of medicine and pediatrics that concerns itself with the kidneys. It is the study of normal kidney function and kidney disease, the preservation of kidney health, and the treatment of kidney disease, from diet and medication to renal replacement therapy. Nephrologists have advanced training in treating kidney disease. They diagnose and treat kidney failure, as well as help patients by prescribing medications, offering special diet advice, and coordinating dialysis care or kidney transplantation when it becomes necessary.
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