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Dr. Alexander Afanasyev, MD

Nephrology* Age 63
Dr. Alexander Afanasyev, MD
5.0 (3 Ratings)

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Dr. Alexander Afanasyev, MD is a Nephrologist in Louisville, KY.
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Dr. Alexander Afanasyev, MD

Nephrology* Age 63
Louisville, KY
Accepting new patients
40 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Alexander Afanasyev, MD is a Nephrologist in Louisville, KY.

About

Dr. Afanasyev graduated from Second Moscow Ni Pirogov State Medical Institute in 1985 and completed a residency at William Beaumont Hospital. Dr. Alexander Afanasyev, MD is a Nephrologist in Louisville, KY and has 40 years experience. Dr. Afanasyev currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Baptist Health Louisville, Ascension St. Vincent Salem, Norton Hospital and Uofl Health Jewish Hospital. Dr. Afanasyev has experience treating conditions like Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease, Nephritis and Nephropathy and Hypotension (Excluding Maternal) among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Afanasyev received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 3 times. Dr. Afanasyev's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Afanasyev also speaks Russian. Dr. Afanasyev is board certified in Nephrology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Nephritis and Nephropathy
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Nephritis and Nephropathy
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Nephritis and Nephropathy
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Vitamin D Deficiency
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage II
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III
Chronic Kidney Diseases
Acidosis
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Acute Kidney Failure
Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD)
Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage IV
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage V
Congenital Cystic Kidney Disease
Dehydration
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
End-Stage Renal Disease
Gout
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Hypercalcemia
Hyperkalemia
Hyperparathyroidism
Hypertension
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypokalemia
Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia
Iron Metabolism Disorders
Kidney Stones
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Proteinuria
Renal Hyperparathyroidism
Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Acute Glomerulonephritis
Acute Kidney Infection
Alkalosis
Chronic Glomerulonephritis
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage I
Chronic Nephritic Syndrome
Congenital Polycystic Kidney Disease
Congenital Renal Agenesis and Dysgenesis
Diabetes Insipidus
Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hydronephrosis
Kidney Disease
Kidney Failure
Kidney Hypertrophy
Kidney Infection
Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Nephrotic Syndrome
Polycystic Kidney Disease
Renal Artery Arteriosclerotic Disease
Renal Hypertension
Renal Osteodystrophy
Rhabdomyolysis
Small Kidney
Systemic Vasculitis
Traumatic Acute Kidney Injury
Ureteral Stones
Vasculitis
Wegener's Granulomatosis
Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring
Arteriovenostomy for Renal Dialysis
Biopsy
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Central Line Insertion
Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy
Dialysis
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Dialysis Access Procedures
Dialysis Catheter Placement
End-Stage Renal Disease Related Services
Hemodialysis
Hemodialysis and IV Access Surgery
Hemodialysis Vascular Access Creation
Kidney Stones Treatment
Kidney Transplant Evaluation
Living Kidney Donor Evaluation
Peritoneal Dialysis
Plasmapheresis
Renal Biopsy
Renal Scan
Ultrasound, Renal

Insurance Accepted

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  • Humana
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Community Health Choice
  • IN Total Health
  • Zurich
  • Molina
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Peach State Health Plan
  • inHealth
  • Health Net
    Tricare
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • HealthPlus
  • Cofinity
  • Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
  • Staywell (Wellcare)
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Medicaid
    Midwest Health Plan
  • Coventry Health Care
  • United Healthcare
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • Wellcare of Georgia
  • Cigna
  • Sagamore Health Network
  • HealthLink
  • CareSource
  • Medicare
  • Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
  • Medical Mutual of Ohio
  • Assurant Health
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Anthem
  • Aetna

Locations

  1. 1 Nephrology Associates of Kentuckiana PSC
    6400 Dutchmans Pkwy Ste 250, Louisville, KY 40205
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (502) 587-9660
  2. 2 Mohana R. Arla MD PSC
    170 Dr Arla Way, Louisville, KY 40229
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (502) 587-9660

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Oct 25, 2018
We are so thankful for Dr Afanasyev. His calming demeanor and thorough explanation made us all understand clearly. No more ibuprofen!
susan in Louisville, KY — Oct 25, 2018
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About Me

Languages Spoken
Russian
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Nephrology
Nephrology & Hypertension
Internal Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Second Moscow Ni Pirogov State Medical Institute
    1985
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Nephrology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Beaumont Hospital - Royal Oak Campus
    1997
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • William Beaumont Hospital
    1999
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Institute of Urology - Moscow, Russia|Ohio State University, Nephrology
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Dr. Afanasyev frequently treats the following conditions: Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease, Nephritis and Nephropathy and Hypotension (Excluding Maternal). See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Alexander Afanasyev, MD is affiliated with Baptist Health Louisville, Ascension St. Vincent Salem, Norton Hospital and Uofl Health Jewish Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Alexander Afanasyev, MD holds board certification in Nephrology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Baptist Health Louisville

    4000 Kresge Way, Louisville, KY

  • Ascension St. Vincent Salem

    911 N Shelby St, Salem, IN

  • Norton Hospital

    200 E Chestnut St, Louisville, KY

  • Uofl Health Jewish Hospital

    200 Abraham Flexner Way, Louisville, KY