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Dr. Michael Hovater, MD

Internal Medicine* Age 45
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Dr. Michael Hovater, MD

Internal Medicine* Age 45
Bessemer, AL
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Offers telehealth

Dr. Michael Hovater, MD is an Internist in Bessemer, AL.

About

Dr. Hovater graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham. Dr. Michael Hovater, MD is an Internist in Bessemer, AL. Dr. Hovater currently practices at Nephrology Associates PC and are affiliated with Grandview Medical Center, Princeton Baptist Medical Center, Saint Vincent's Saint Clair and UAB Medical West Main Campus. Dr. Hovater has experience treating conditions like Nephritis and Nephropathy, Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease and Parathyroid (Gland) Disease among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Hovater's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Hovater is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Nephritis and Nephropathy
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Nephritis and Nephropathy
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Nephritis and Nephropathy
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Acute Kidney Failure
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Hyperparathyroidism
Nausea
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Renal Hyperparathyroidism
Peritoneal Dialysis
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III
Chronic Kidney Diseases
Renal Osteodystrophy
Acidosis
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Alkalosis
Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage I
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage II
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage IV
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage V
Dehydration
End-Stage Renal Disease
Gout
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Hydronephrosis
Hypercalcemia
Hyperkalemia
Hypertension
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypokalemia
Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Kidney Stones
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Pharyngitis
Proteinuria
Tobacco Use Disorder
Ureteral Stones
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Vitamin D Deficiency
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Immunization Administration
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Kidney Infection
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Administrative Physical
Adult Failure to Thrive
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Asphyxia and Hypoxemia
Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD)
Chronic Glomerulonephritis
Chronic Kidney Infection
Chronic Nephritic Syndrome
Chronic Tubulo Interstitial Nephritis
Congenital Anomalies of Kidney
Congenital Cystic Kidney Disease
Congenital Polycystic Kidney Disease
Congenital Renal Agenesis and Dysgenesis
Constipation
Diabetes Insipidus
Foot Infection
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Herpes Zoster Without Complication
Joint Pain
Kidney Infection
Limb Pain
Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus
Nephrotic Syndrome
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Rapidly Progressive Nephritic Syndrome
Renal Artery Arteriosclerotic Disease
Rhabdomyolysis
Secondary Hypertension
Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Systemic Vasculitis
Urinary Incontinence
Vasculitis
Venous Compression
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Wegener's Granulomatosis
Advance Directive End of Life Planning
Care Coordination for Complex Conditions and Procedures
Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
Hemodialysis
Kidney Transplant Evaluation
Living Kidney Donor Evaluation
Plasmapheresis
Renal Scan
Smoking Cessation Counseling
Ultrasound, Kidney

Insurance Accepted

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  • Dental Blue 100/200/300
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Locations

  1. 1 Nephrology Associates Pc-Bessemer
    995 9th Ave SW Ste 407407, Bessemer, AL 35022
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    Monday
    08:30 - 16:30
    Tuesday
    08:30 - 16:30
    Wednesday
    08:30 - 16:30
    Thursday
    08:30 - 16:30
    Friday
    08:30 - 14:30
  2. 2 Office
    3400 Highway 78 E Ste 410, Jasper, AL 35501
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  3. 3 Nephrology Associates P.C.-Shelby
    644 2nd St NE Ste 201, Alabaster, AL 35007
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (205) 226-5900
    Monday
    08:30 - 16:30
    Tuesday
    08:30 - 16:30
    Wednesday
    08:30 - 16:30
    Thursday
    08:30 - 16:30
    Friday
    08:30 - 16:30
  4. 4 Nephrology Associates, Pc-119/Greystone
    7 Huddle Dr Ste 100, Birmingham, AL 35242
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    Monday
    08:30 - 16:30
    Tuesday
    08:30 - 16:30
    Wednesday
    08:30 - 16:30
    Thursday
    08:30 - 16:30
    Friday
    08:30 - 14:30
  5. 5 Office
    817 Princeton Ave SW Ste 206, Birmingham, AL 35211
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    Monday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Thursday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Friday
    08:00 - 14:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  6. 6 Baptist Health Foundation Center for Medical and Surgical Care
    817 Princeton Ave SW Ste 210, Birmingham, AL 35211
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (205) 788-7572
  7. 7 RCG Princeton
    708 Cotton Ave SW, Birmingham, AL 35211
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (205) 785-3500
  8. 8 Office
    7063 Veterans Pkwy Ste 130, Pell City, AL 35125
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  9. 9 Northland Hearing Centers Inc.
    1088 9th Ave SW Ste 108, Bessemer, AL 35022
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Specialties*
Internal Medicine
Nephrology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Alabama at Birmingham
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Board Certifications

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  • Internal Medicine and Nephrology
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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. Michael Hovater, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Hovater's profile.

Dr. Hovater frequently treats the following conditions: Nephritis and Nephropathy, Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease and Parathyroid (Gland) Disease. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Michael Hovater, MD is affiliated with Grandview Medical Center, Princeton Baptist Medical Center, Saint Vincent's Saint Clair and UAB Medical West Main Campus.

Yes, Dr. Michael Hovater, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine and Nephrology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Grandview Medical Center

    3690 Grandview Pkwy, Birmingham, AL

  • Princeton Baptist Medical Center

    701 Princeton Ave SW, Birmingham, AL

  • Saint Vincent's Saint Clair

    7063 Veterans Pkwy, Pell City, AL

  • UAB Medical West Main Campus

    995 9th Ave SW, Bessemer, AL