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Dr. Bindu Pavithran, MD

Nephrology* Age 57
Dr. Bindu Pavithran, MD
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Dr. Bindu Pavithran, MD is a Nephrologist in Rockford, IL.
Dr. Bindu Pavithran, MD
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Dr. Bindu Pavithran, MD

Nephrology* Age 57
Rockford, IL
Accepting new patients
35 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Bindu Pavithran, MD is a Nephrologist in Rockford, IL.

About

Dr. Pavithran graduated from University Of Kerala, Trivandrum Medical College in 1989 and completed a residency at Mercy Hospital.Dr. Bindu Pavithran, MD is a Nephrologist in Rockford, IL and has 35 years experience. Dr. Pavithran currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage Hospital, Edward Hospital-Main Campus, Katherine Shaw Bethea Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Valley West Hospital, OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center, OSF Saint Paul Medical Center, Rochelle Community Hospital and Swedish American Hospital. Dr. Pavithran has experience treating conditions like Mineral Metabolism Disorders, Calcium Metabolism Disorders and Hypercalcemia among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Pavithran received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 4 times. Dr. Pavithran's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Pavithran also speaks Hindi and Malayalam. Dr. Pavithran is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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

Insurance Accepted

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  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • Ameritas
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
  • Guardian
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Assurant Health
  • HealthLink
  • Humana
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Cigna
  • Aetna
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Coventry Health Care
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Medicare
  • United Healthcare
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Medicaid
  • Principal Financial Group

Locations

  1. 1 Roxbury Dialysis Center
    622 Roxbury Rd, Rockford, IL 61107
  2. 2 Sycamore Dialysis
    2200 Gateway Dr, Sycamore, IL 60178
  3. 3 Nephrology Associates of Northern Illinois LTD
    612 Roxbury Rd, Rockford, IL 61107
  4. 4 Rochelle Community Hospital
    900 N 2nd St, Rochelle, IL 61068

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Jul 10, 2018
I love this doctor she is so passionate she is so honest and she cares about her patients
Lisa in Sycamore i, IL — Jul 10, 2018
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About Me

Languages Spoken
Hindi
Malayalam
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Nephrology
Internal Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University Of Kerala, Trivandrum Medical College
    1989
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Internal Medicine and Nephrology
Board Certifications
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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
  • Medical College Trivandrum
    1991
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Mercy Hospital
    2000
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University of Kentucky Hospital
    2003
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Dr. Pavithran frequently treats the following conditions: Mineral Metabolism Disorders, Calcium Metabolism Disorders and Hypercalcemia. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Bindu Pavithran, MD is affiliated with Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage Hospital, Edward Hospital-Main Campus, Katherine Shaw Bethea Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Valley West Hospital, OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center, OSF Saint Paul Medical Center, Rochelle Community Hospital and Swedish American Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Bindu Pavithran, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine and Nephrology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital

    1 Kish Hospital Dr, DeKalb, IL

  • Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage Hospital

    25 N Winfield Rd, Winfield, IL

  • Edward Hospital-Main Campus

    801 S Washington St, Naperville, IL

  • Katherine Shaw Bethea Hospital

    403 E 1st St, Dixon, IL

  • Northwestern Medicine Valley West Hospital

    1302 N Main St, Sandwich, IL

  • OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center

    5666 E State St, Rockford, IL

  • OSF Saint Paul Medical Center

    1401 E 12th St, Mendota, IL

  • Rochelle Community Hospital

    900 N 2nd St, Rochelle, IL

  • Swedish American Hospital

    1401 E State St, Rockford, IL