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Dr. James Sim, MD

Nephrology* Age 51
Dr. James Sim, MD
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Dr. James Sim, MD is a Nephrologist in Baton Rouge, LA.
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Dr. James Sim, MD

Nephrology* Age 51
Baton Rouge, LA
Accepting new patients
22 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. James Sim, MD is a Nephrologist in Baton Rouge, LA.

About

Dr. Sim graduated from Augusta University Medical College of Georgia in 2002 and completed a residency at University Ala Hospital.Dr. James Sim, MD is a Nephrologist in Baton Rouge, LA and has 22 years experience. Dr. Sim currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Baton Rouge General-Bluebonnet. Dr. Sim has experience treating conditions like Nephritis and Nephropathy, Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease and Chronic Kidney Disease Stage V among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Sim's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Sim is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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

Insurance Accepted

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  • Blue Card PPO
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    National POS
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    HMO Premier HMO
  • BlueConnect HMO-POS
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  • Aetna
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Choice Plus POS II
    Open Choice PPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
  • Superior Health Plan
  • Verity Healthnet POS
  • Open Access Plus
    Cigna PPO
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    Options PPO
    Nexus Open Access
    Navigate POS
    Medica Choice

Locations

  1. 1 Renal Associates of Baton Rouge LLC
    5131 Odonovan Dr Ste 100, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (225) 767-4893
  2. 2 Office
    2647 S Saint Elizabeth Blvd Ste 311, Gonzales, LA 70737
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  3. 3 FMS Baton Rouge Foster Drive Dialysis Services
    1919 N Foster Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (225) 354-1611
  4. 4 Stanocola Home Health
    16777 Medical Center Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70816
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Specialties*
Nephrology
Internal Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Augusta University Medical College of Georgia
    2002
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Internal Medicine and Nephrology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • University Ala Hospital
    2003
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University Ala Hospital
    2005
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University Ala Hospital
    2007
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. James Sim, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Sim's profile.

Dr. Sim frequently treats the following conditions: Nephritis and Nephropathy, Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease and Chronic Kidney Disease Stage V. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. James Sim, MD is affiliated with Baton Rouge General-Bluebonnet.

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • Baton Rouge General-Bluebonnet

    8585 Picardy Ave, Baton Rouge, LA