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Dr. Douglas Lax, MD

Internal Medicine* Age 67
Dr. Douglas Lax, MD
3.8 (6 Ratings)

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Dr. Douglas Lax, MD is an Internist in Rockville Centre, NY.
Dr. Douglas Lax, MD
3.8 (6 Ratings)
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Dr. Douglas Lax, MD

Internal Medicine* Age 67
Rockville Centre, NY
Accepting new patients
41 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Douglas Lax, MD is an Internist in Rockville Centre, NY.

About

Dr. Lax graduated from Loma Linda University School of Medicine in 1983 and completed a residency at Long Island College Hospital.Dr. Douglas Lax, MD is an Internist in Rockville Centre, NY and has 41 years experience. Dr. Lax currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Mercy Medical Center, Mount Sinai South Nassau and NYU Langone Hospitals. Dr. Lax has experience treating conditions like Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease, Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders and Nephritis and Nephropathy among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Lax received an average rating of 3.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 6 times. Dr. Lax's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Lax also speaks Chinese. Dr. Lax is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Nephritis and Nephropathy
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Nephritis and Nephropathy
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Nephritis and Nephropathy
Acidosis
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Acute Kidney Failure
Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD)
Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage I
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage II
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage IV
Chronic Kidney Diseases
Congenital Cystic Kidney Disease
Dehydration
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
End-Stage Renal Disease
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Gout
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Hydronephrosis
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Hyperkalemia
Hyperparathyroidism
Hypertension
Hypokalemia
Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia
Kidney Stones
Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Proteinuria
Renal Artery Arteriosclerotic Disease
Renal Hyperparathyroidism
Renal Osteodystrophy
Shortness of Breath
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Vitamin D Deficiency
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Chronic Care Management
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Immunization Administration
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Kidney Infection
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Adult Failure to Thrive
Alkalosis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Amyloidosis
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Chronic Tubulo Interstitial Nephritis
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Diabetes
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Diabetes Insipidus
Goodpasture's Disease
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Joint Pain
Kidney Infection
Leukocytopenia
Limb Pain
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Nausea
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Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus
Nephrotic Syndrome
Rhabdomyolysis
Secondary Hypertension
Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Systemic Vasculitis
Tobacco Use Disorder
Vasculitis
Venous Compression
Wegener's Granulomatosis
Advance Directive End of Life Planning
Care Coordination for Complex Conditions and Procedures
Hemodialysis
Kidney Transplant Evaluation
Living Kidney Donor Evaluation
Peritoneal Dialysis
Renal Scan
Smoking Cessation Counseling
Ultrasound, Kidney

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Locations

  1. 1 Island Renal Physicians PC
    242 Merrick Rd Ste 304, Rockville Centre, NY 11570
    Monday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    09:00 - 17:00
  2. 2 Office
    364 Merrick Rd, Rockville Centre, NY 11570
  3. 3 St Francis Medical Group
    250 Pettit Ave, Bellmore, NY 11710
  4. 4 Huntington Artificial Kidney Center-Freeport
    351 S Main St, Freeport, NY 11520
  5. 5 North Shore Nephrology PC
    1129 Northern Blvd Ste 101, Manhasset, NY 11030

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3.8
Based on 6 Reviews
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Aug 20, 2024
I have known Dr Lax since 1996 due to being referred for kidney failure his kindness and friendly personality is only exceeded by his knowledge and professionalism as a board trained doctor I would recommend his office for anyone seeking treatment for kidney issues..thx
A. Luzzi — Aug 20, 2024
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Languages Spoken
Chinese
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Internal Medicine
Nephrology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Loma Linda University School of Medicine
    1983
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Internal Medicine and Nephrology
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Long Island College Hospital
    1987
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • NYU Medical School
    1987
Fellowship Hospital
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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. Douglas Lax, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Lax's profile.

Dr. Lax frequently treats the following conditions: Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease, Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders and Nephritis and Nephropathy. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Douglas Lax, MD is affiliated with Mercy Medical Center, Mount Sinai South Nassau and NYU Langone Hospitals.

Yes, Dr. Douglas Lax, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine and Nephrology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Mercy Medical Center

    1000 N Village Ave, Rockville Centre, NY

  • Mount Sinai South Nassau

    1 Healthy Way, Oceanside, NY

  • NYU Langone Hospitals

    550 1st Ave, New York, NY