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Dr. Heather Wheat, MD

Nephrology* Age 53
Dr. Heather Wheat, MD
3.7 (7 Ratings)

Offers telehealth

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Dr. Heather Wheat, MD is a Nephrologist in Buffalo, NY.
Dr. Heather Wheat, MD
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Dr. Heather Wheat, MD

Nephrology* Age 53
Buffalo, NY
Accepting new patients
25 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Heather Wheat, MD is a Nephrologist in Buffalo, NY.

About

Dr. Wheat graduated from STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK / HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT SYRACUSE in 2000 and completed a residency at University of Co. Dr. Heather Wheat, MD is a Nephrologist in Buffalo, NY and has 25 years experience. Dr. Wheat currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Buffalo General Medical Center, Kenmore Mercy Hospital, Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center and Sisters of Charity Hospital. Dr. Wheat has experience treating conditions like Congenital Cystic Kidney Disease among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Wheat received an average rating of 3.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 7 times. Dr. Wheat's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Wheat is board certified in Nephrology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.

Friendly Staff

Patients said the staff was friendly.

Easy Scheduling

Patients said scheduling was easy.

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Congenital Cystic Kidney Disease
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage IV
Congenital Cystic Kidney Disease
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage IV
Congenital Cystic Kidney Disease
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage IV
Acute Kidney Failure
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III
Chronic Kidney Diseases
Chronic Tubulo Interstitial Nephritis
End-Stage Renal Disease
Hypercalcemia
Hyperkalemia
Hyperparathyroidism
Hypertension
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypokalemia
Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia
Kidney Stones
Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Nephritis and Nephropathy
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Proteinuria
Renal Hyperparathyroidism
Small Kidney
Acidosis
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Acute Kidney Infection
Amyloidosis
Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD)
Bartter Syndrome
Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Chronic Glomerulonephritis
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage I
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage II
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage V
Classic Polyarteritis Nodosa
Congenital Anomalies of Kidney
Congenital Renal Agenesis and Dysgenesis
Dehydration
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Goodpasture's Disease
Gout
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Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hydronephrosis
Iron Metabolism Disorders
Kidney Hypertrophy
Kidney Infection
Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Nephrotic Syndrome
Renal Artery Arteriosclerotic Disease
Renal Osteodystrophy
Rhabdomyolysis
Systemic Vasculitis
Traumatic Acute Kidney Injury
Vasculitis
Vitamin D Deficiency
Wegener's Granulomatosis
Hemodialysis
Kidney Transplant Evaluation
Living Kidney Donor Evaluation
Peritoneal Dialysis
Renal Scan
Ultrasound

Insurance Accepted

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  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • GHI CBP
  • Open Choice PPO
    Choice Plus POS II
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • Choice Plus POS
    Medica Choice
    Options PPO
    Navigate HMO
    Nexus Open Access
    Navigate POS
  • Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
    High Performance Network - Tiered HPN
    Blue Card PPO
  • SimplyBlue/Simply Blue Plus PPO
    BluePPO HSA PPO
  • Flex Connecticut EPO
  • National Blue High Performance Network
    Blue Acess Employer Sponsored
    Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
    Connection Employer Sponsored
    Connection Blue High Performance Network
    Blue Priority NY EPO
  • MagnaCare PPO
  • Choice Care Network PPO
    Choice Care PPO
    Choice POS
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Western New York PPO
  • myBlue Access EPO
  • Preferred Choice POS
  • MVP Health Plan EPO
    MVP Health Care HMO
  • Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus

Locations

  1. 1 Nephrology Associates of Western New York LLP
    1306 Sweet Home Rd, Buffalo, NY 14228
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (716) 838-3188
  2. 2 Office
    2950 Elmwood Ave, Buffalo, NY 14217
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (716) 447-6100

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Wheat
3.7
Based on 7 Reviews
5 Stars (4)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (0)
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1 Star (2)

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Nov 07, 2022
Dr. Wheat had immediately made me feel comfortable. Dr. Wheat's communication skills are the best. Your not just a number.
Carl D Lewandowski — Nov 07, 2022
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Specialties*
Nephrology
Internal Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK / HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT SYRACUSE
    2000
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Nephrology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • University of Co
    2001
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of Co
    2003
Residency Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Dr. Wheat frequently treats the following conditions: Congenital Cystic Kidney Disease. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Heather Wheat, MD is affiliated with Buffalo General Medical Center, Kenmore Mercy Hospital, Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center and Sisters of Charity Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Heather Wheat, MD holds board certification in Nephrology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Buffalo General Medical Center

    100 High St, Buffalo, NY

  • Kenmore Mercy Hospital

    2950 Elmwood Ave, Kenmore, NY

  • Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center

    621 10th St, Niagara Falls, NY

  • Sisters of Charity Hospital

    2157 Main St, Buffalo, NY