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Dr. Gerald Needham, DO

Nephrology* Age 55
Dr. Gerald Needham, DO
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Dr. Gerald Needham, DO is a Nephrologist in Clearwater, FL.
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Dr. Gerald Needham, DO

Nephrology* Age 55
Clearwater, FL
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30 years of experience
Dr. Gerald Needham, DO is a Nephrologist in Clearwater, FL.

About

Dr. Needham graduated from Midwestern University in 1995 and completed a residency at Suncoast Hospital - Largo. Dr. Gerald Needham, DO is a Nephrologist in Clearwater, FL and has 30 years experience. Dr. Needham currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Morton Plant Hospital and St. Joseph's Hospital. Dr. Needham has experience treating conditions like Proteinuria, Congenital Cystic Kidney Disease and Parathyroid (Gland) Disease among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Needham received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 4 times. Dr. Needham's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Needham is board certified in Nephrology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Proteinuria
Congenital Cystic Kidney Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Proteinuria
Congenital Cystic Kidney Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Proteinuria
Congenital Cystic Kidney Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Chronic Kidney Diseases
Hyperparathyroidism
Acute Kidney Failure
Amyloidosis
Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage I
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage IV
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
End-Stage Renal Disease
Hypercalcemia
Hyperkalemia
Hypertension
Hypokalemia
Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Nephritis and Nephropathy
Nephrotic Syndrome
Renal Hyperparathyroidism
Vitamin D Deficiency
Acidosis
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Acute Glomerulonephritis
Acute Kidney Infection
Acute Nephritic Syndrome
Alkalosis
Anemia
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Autoimmune Diseases
Bartter Syndrome
Bone Disorders
Brain Disorders
Chronic Glomerulonephritis
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage II
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage V
Chronic Kidney Infection
Chronic Nephritic Syndrome
Congenital Anomalies of Kidney
Congenital Medullary Cystic Kidney Disease
Congenital Polycystic Kidney Disease
Congenital Renal Agenesis and Dysgenesis
Cryoglobulinemia
Dehydration
Diabetes Insipidus
Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Goodpasture's Disease
Gout
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Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Hydronephrosis
Hypertension, Kidney Disease-Induced
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Iron Metabolism Disorders
Kidney Cancer
Kidney Disease
Kidney Failure
Kidney Hypertrophy
Kidney Stones
Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Polycystic Kidney Disease
Polycystic Kidney Disease, Type 1
Rapidly Progressive Nephritic Syndrome
Renal Artery Arteriosclerotic Disease
Renal Osteodystrophy
Rhabdomyolysis
Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Systemic Vasculitis
Ureteral Stones
Vascular Disease
Dialysis
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End-Stage Renal Disease Related Services
Hemodialysis
Kidney Stones Treatment
Kidney Transplant Evaluation
Lithotripsy
Living Kidney Donor Evaluation
Nephrotomy
Peritoneal Dialysis
Renal Scan
Ultrasound, Renal

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Locations

  1. 1 Bay Area Nephrology PL.
    1305 S Fort Harrison Ave Ste H, Clearwater, FL 33756
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (727) 441-0104
    Monday
    08:30 - 16:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Wednesday
    08:30 - 16:00
    Thursday
    08:30 - 16:00
    Friday
    08:30 - 16:00
  2. 2 Bma Clearwater
    26338 US Highway 19 N, Clearwater, FL 33761
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (727) 796-9122
  3. 3 Office
    617 Lakeview Rd, Clearwater, FL 33756
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (727) 441-2913
  4. 4 Bay Breeze Dialysis
    11550 Ulmerton Rd, Largo, FL 33778
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (727) 584-4047

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Apr 13, 2024
Very dissatisfied with this doctor. My husband was put on a medicine for the second time when he had an adverse reaction the first time.
— Apr 13, 2024
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Specialties*
Nephrology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Midwestern University
    1995
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Nephrology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Suncoast Hospital
    1996
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Suncoast Hospital - Largo
    1998
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University of South Florida
    2000
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Gerald Needham, DO. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Needham's profile.

Dr. Needham frequently treats the following conditions: Proteinuria, Congenital Cystic Kidney Disease and Parathyroid (Gland) Disease. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Gerald Needham, DO is affiliated with Morton Plant Hospital and St. Joseph's Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Gerald Needham, DO holds board certification in Nephrology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Morton Plant Hospital

    300 Pinellas St, Clearwater, FL

  • St. Joseph's Hospital

    3001 W Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Tampa, FL