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Dr. Melinda Phinney, MD

Nephrology* Age 61
Dr. Melinda Phinney, MD
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Dr. Melinda Phinney, MD is a Nephrologist in Akron, OH.
Dr. Melinda Phinney, MD
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Dr. Melinda Phinney, MD

Nephrology* Age 61
Akron, OH
Accepting new patients
36 years of experience
Dr. Melinda Phinney, MD is a Nephrologist in Akron, OH.

About

Dr. Phinney graduated from UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI / MEDICAL CENTER. Dr. Melinda Phinney, MD is a Nephrologist in Akron, OH and has 36 years experience. Dr. Phinney currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Cleveland Clinic, Alliance Community Hospital, Union Hospital, Akron General, Akron City Hospital, Aultman Orrville Hospital, ProMedica Toledo Hospital, University Hospitals Portage Medical Center and Western Reserve Hospital. Dr. Phinney has experience treating conditions like Vitamin D Deficiency among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Phinney received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 3 times. Dr. Phinney's office accepts new patients. Dr. Phinney also speaks Spanish. Dr. Phinney accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Vitamin D Deficiency
Gout
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage II
Vitamin D Deficiency
Gout
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage II
Vitamin D Deficiency
Gout
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Chronic Kidney Disease Stage II
Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage IV
Chronic Kidney Diseases
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
End-Stage Renal Disease
Hypercalcemia
Hyperparathyroidism
Hypertension
Hypokalemia
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Renal Hyperparathyroidism
Acidosis
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Acute Kidney Failure
Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD)
Classic Polyarteritis Nodosa
Congenital Cystic Kidney Disease
Dehydration
Fabry's Disease
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hydronephrosis
Hyperkalemia
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Kidney Hypertrophy
Kidney Stones
Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Nephritis and Nephropathy
Nephrotic Syndrome
Proteinuria
Renal Osteodystrophy
Wegener's Granulomatosis
Kidney Transplant Evaluation
Living Kidney Donor Evaluation
Peritoneal Dialysis
Renal Scan
Ultrasound, Kidney

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Jun 07, 2017
Dr Phinney is the best, if you have a problem, Dr Phinney will get to the bottom of your problems and when you leave her office you will have a full understanding of your problems, Dr Phinney is the best.
Lorraine Christian in Fairlawn Ohio — Jun 07, 2017
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
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Specialties*
Nephrology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI / MEDICAL CENTER
    1989
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Dr. Melinda Phinney, MD is affiliated with Cleveland Clinic, Alliance Community Hospital, Union Hospital, Akron General, Akron City Hospital, Aultman Orrville Hospital, ProMedica Toledo Hospital, University Hospitals Portage Medical Center and Western Reserve Hospital.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Cleveland Clinic

    9500 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH

  • Alliance Community Hospital

    200 E State St, Alliance, OH

  • Union Hospital

    659 Boulevard St, Dover, OH

  • Akron General

    1 Akron General Ave, Akron, OH

  • Akron City Hospital

    525 E Market St, Akron, OH

  • Aultman Orrville Hospital

    832 S Main St, Orrville, OH

  • ProMedica Toledo Hospital

    1 Promedica Pkwy, Toledo, OH

  • University Hospitals Portage Medical Center

    6847 N Chestnut St, Ravenna, OH

  • Western Reserve Hospital

    1900 23rd St, Cuyahoga Falls, OH