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Dr. James Yegge, MD

Nephrology* Age 59
Dr. James Yegge, MD
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Dr. James Yegge, MD is a Nephrologist in Baton Rouge, LA.
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Dr. James Yegge, MD

Nephrology* Age 59
Baton Rouge, LA
Accepting new patients
33 years of experience

Offers telehealth

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

About

Dr. Yegge graduated from University of Texas Medical Branch in 1992 and completed a residency at Herman Hospital. Dr. James Yegge, MD is a Nephrologist in Baton Rouge, LA and has 33 years experience. Dr. Yegge currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Baton Rouge General-Bluebonnet and Lane Regional Medical Center. Dr. Yegge has experience treating conditions like Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease, Chronic Kidney Disease Stage V and Diabetes With Renal Manifestations among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Yegge's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Yegge is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage V
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage V
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage V
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Mineral Metabolism Disorders
End-Stage Renal Disease
Acidosis
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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
Gout
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Hypercalcemia
Hyperkalemia
Hyperparathyroidism
Hypertension
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypokalemia
Limb Swelling
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Nephritis and Nephropathy
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Proteinuria
Renal Hyperparathyroidism
Nephrotomy
Acute Glomerulonephritis
Acute Kidney Failure
Alkalosis
Chronic Glomerulonephritis
Chronic Nephritic Syndrome
Congenital Medullary Cystic Kidney Disease
Congenital Obstruction of Ureteropelvic Junction
Congenital Obstruction of Ureterovesical Junction
Congenital Renal Agenesis and Dysgenesis
Congenital Renal Dysplasia
Goodpasture's Disease
Henoch–Schönlein Purpura (HSP)
Hydronephrosis
Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Kidney Stones
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Nephrotic Syndrome
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Renal Artery Arteriosclerotic Disease
Renal Osteodystrophy
Rhabdomyolysis
Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Small Kidney
Systemic Vasculitis
Ureteral Stones
Vitamin D Deficiency
Kidney Transplant Evaluation
Lithotripsy
Living Kidney Donor Evaluation
Peritoneal Dialysis
Plasmapheresis
Renal Scan
Ultrasound

Insurance Accepted

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  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
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Locations

  1. 1 LSU Health Baton Rouge Medicine Clinics
    5131 Odonovan Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (225) 767-4893
  2. 2 Office
    1215 Independence Blvd Bldg 9, Zachary, LA 70791
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  3. 3 Office
    2647 S Saint Elizabeth Blvd Ste 311, Gonzales, LA 70737
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  4. 4 Fresenius Medical Care Ascension
    17392 Vallee Ct, Prairieville, LA 70769
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (225) 622-0685

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Specialties*
Nephrology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Texas Medical Branch
    1992
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Internal Medicine, Nephrology and Nephrology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Herman Hospital
    1993
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Herman Hospital
    1995
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Herman Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Dr. Yegge frequently treats the following conditions: Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease, Chronic Kidney Disease Stage V and Diabetes With Renal Manifestations. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. James Yegge, MD is affiliated with Baton Rouge General-Bluebonnet and Lane Regional Medical Center.

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • Baton Rouge General-Bluebonnet

    8585 Picardy Ave, Baton Rouge, LA

  • Lane Regional Medical Center

    6300 Main St, Zachary, LA