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Dr. Krishna Sankaran, MD

Nephrology* Age 62
Dr. Krishna Sankaran, MD
5.0 (4 Ratings)

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Dr. Krishna Sankaran, MD is a Nephrologist in Rockford, IL.
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Dr. Krishna Sankaran, MD

Nephrology* Age 62
Rockford, IL
Accepting new patients
37 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Krishna Sankaran, MD is a Nephrologist in Rockford, IL.

About

Dr. Sankaran graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine. Dr. Krishna Sankaran, MD is a Nephrologist in Rockford, IL and has 37 years experience. Dr. Sankaran currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center and Swedish American Hospital. Dr. Sankaran has experience treating conditions like Parathyroid (Gland) Disease, Hyperparathyroidism and Renal Hyperparathyroidism among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Sankaran received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 4 times. Dr. Sankaran's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Sankaran is board certified in Nephrology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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

Insurance Accepted

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  • Assurant Health
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • Aetna
  • Principal Financial Group
  • Medicare
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Ameritas
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Medicaid
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
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  • Humana
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Coventry Health Care
  • Guardian
  • United Healthcare
  • Cigna
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield

Locations

  1. 1 Nephrology Associates of Northern Illinois LTD
    612 Roxbury Rd, Rockford, IL 61107
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (815) 227-8300
  2. 2 Beloit Memorial Hospital
    1969 W Hart Rd, Beloit, WI 53511
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (815) 227-8300
  3. 3 Rockford Dialysis
    3339 N Rockton Ave, Rockford, IL 61103
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (815) 227-8300
  4. 4 Sycamore Dialysis
    2200 Gateway Dr, Sycamore, IL 60178
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (815) 227-8300

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Aug 06, 2023
Excellent doctor in every sense.
Russell Gordon — Aug 06, 2023
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Specialties*
Nephrology
Internal Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Illinois College of Medicine
    1987
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Nephrology
Board Certifications
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Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Northwestern University Medical Center
    1992
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Krishna Sankaran, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Sankaran's profile.

Dr. Sankaran frequently treats the following conditions: Parathyroid (Gland) Disease, Hyperparathyroidism and Renal Hyperparathyroidism. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Krishna Sankaran, MD is affiliated with OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center and Swedish American Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Krishna Sankaran, MD holds board certification in Nephrology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center

    5666 E State St, Rockford, IL

  • Swedish American Hospital

    1401 E State St, Rockford, IL