Search

See All Nephrologists in Ashland, KY

Dr. James Egel, MD

Nephrology* Age 68
Dr. James Egel, MD
Share
icon-circle-check
Link Copied!
Profile link copied to clipboard!
Dr. James Egel, MD is a Nephrologist in Ashland, KY.
Dr. James Egel, MD
Share
icon-circle-check
Link Copied!
Profile link copied to clipboard!

Dr. James Egel, MD

Nephrology* Age 68
Ashland, KY
Accepting new patients
46 years of experience
Dr. James Egel, MD is a Nephrologist in Ashland, KY.

About

Dr. James Egel, MD is a Nephrologist in Ashland, KY and has 46 years experience. They graduated from Thomas Jefferson University in 1978 and completed a residency at UPMC Mercy.They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with King's Daughters Medical Center, Kings Daughters Medical Center Ohio and Three Rivers Medical Center. Dr. Egel has experience treating conditions like Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease among other conditions at varying frequencies. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Egel is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Experience Check

Enter a condition or procedure
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III
Nephritis and Nephropathy
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III
Nephritis and Nephropathy
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III
Nephritis and Nephropathy
Acute Kidney Failure
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage II
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage IV
Chronic Kidney Diseases
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
End-Stage Renal Disease
Gout
  • View other providers who treat Gout
Hyperkalemia
Hyperparathyroidism
Hypertension
Hypokalemia
Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Proteinuria
Renal Hyperparathyroidism
Renal Osteodystrophy
Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Acidosis
  • View other providers who treat Acidosis
Acute Glomerulonephritis
Alkalosis
Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Chronic Glomerulonephritis
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage I
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage V
Congenital Cystic Kidney Disease
Dehydration
Hydronephrosis
Hypercalcemia
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Kidney Infection
Kidney Stones
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Nephrotic Syndrome
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Potassium Deficiency
Renal Artery Arteriosclerotic Disease
Vitamin D Deficiency
End-Stage Renal Disease Related Services
Hemodialysis
Kidney Transplant Evaluation
Living Kidney Donor Evaluation
Peritoneal Dialysis
Renal Scan
Ultrasound

Insurance Accepted

* Please verify this information when scheduling an appointment.
  • Aetna HMO
    APCN Open Access Aetna Select
    Choice Plus POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Health Network Option Open Access
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
  • Blue Preferred-OH POS
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO
    Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
    Blue Preferred Plus POS
  • Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
    Blue Card PPO
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • BCBS PPO
    Blue High Performance Network
  • Choice Care Network PPO
    Choice Care PPO
    Choice POS
    Preferred PPO
  • Medical Mutual of Ohio HMO
    SuperMed HMO
    SuperMed PPO Plus
  • Choice Plus POS
    Medica Choice
    Navigate HMO
    Navigate POS
    Nexus Open Access
    Options PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Kelsey James MD PSC
    613 23rd St Ste 130, Ashland, KY 41101
  2. 2 Fresenius Medical Care Portsmouth
    1648 11th St, Portsmouth, OH 45662
  3. 3 Fresenius Medical Care Greenup
    965 Townhill Plz, Greenup, KY 41144
  4. 4 Louisa Dialysis
    2145 Highway 2565, Louisa, KY 41230

Patient Satisfaction

Be the first to leave a review

How likely are you to recommend Dr. Egel?

(Select your rating)
See more reviews on Healthgrades
Photo: Dr. James Egel, MD
How would you rate your experience with Dr. James Egel, MD?
  • Likelihood of recommending Dr. Egel to family and friends

Dr. Egel's Office & Staff

  • Ease of scheduling urgent appointments
  • Office environment, cleanliness, comfort, etc.
  • Staff friendliness and courteousness
  • Total wait time (waiting & exam rooms)

Experience with Dr. Egel

  • Level of trust in provider's decisions
  • How well provider explains medical condition(s)
  • How well provider listens and answers questions
  • Hpends appropriate amount of time with patients

Tell Us About Yourself

  • Your gender:
  • Your age group:
  • Number of office visits you've had in the last 2 years:

Finish Here

  • How would you like to confirm your survey information?
    Standard text messaging and data rates may apply.
Thank you for sharing your feedback about Dr. James Egel, MD.
Claim Your Profile
Are you Dr. James Egel, MD?
Respond to reviews, add information, and reach more patients. Claiming is free and only takes a minute.

Claim my profile

About Me

Specialties*
Nephrology
Internal Medicine
Specialties*
  • *Sharecare does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.
Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Thomas Jefferson University
    1978
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Internal Medicine and Nephrology
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

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
  • UPMC Mercy
    1979
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • UPMC Mercy
    1981
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • UPMC - Presbyterian
    1984
Fellowship Hospital
Common Questions and Answers
Responses are sourced directly from patients.
Does Dr. Egel communicate via email?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Egel offer telehealth services or virtual visits?
No users said yes.
Yes
(0)
No
(1)
Does Dr. Egel offer an online patient portal?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Egel have free onsite parking?
1 user said yes.
Yes
(1)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Egel offer weekend visits?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Egel offer evening visits?
1 user said yes.
Yes
(1)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Egel specialize in working with children or adolescents?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Egel specialize in working with seniors?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Egel specialize in couples therapy?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Egel specialize in working with LGBTQ+ community?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Egel accept insurance?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)

Frequently Asked Questions

Find contact information here to make an appointment.

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. James Egel, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Egel's profile.

Dr. Egel frequently treats the following conditions: Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. James Egel, MD is affiliated with King's Daughters Medical Center, Kings Daughters Medical Center Ohio and Three Rivers Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. James Egel, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine and Nephrology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • King's Daughters Medical Center

    2201 Lexington Ave, Ashland, KY

  • Kings Daughters Medical Center Ohio

    1901 Argonne Rd, Portsmouth, OH

  • Three Rivers Medical Center

    2485 Highway 644, Louisa, KY