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Dr. Michele Higerd, MD

Nephrology* Age 57
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Dr. Michele Higerd, MD

Nephrology* Age 57
Hickory, NC
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29 years of experience
Dr. Michele Higerd, MD is a Nephrologist in Hickory, NC.

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Dr. Higerd graduated from Medical University of South Carolina in 1995 and completed a residency at Med University Sc College Of Med.Dr. Michele Higerd, MD is a Nephrologist in Hickory, NC and has 29 years experience. Dr. Higerd currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Catawba Valley Medical Center and Frye Regional Medical Center. Dr. Higerd has experience treating conditions like Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders and Acute Kidney Failure among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Higerd's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Higerd is board certified in Nephrology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Acute Kidney Failure
Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Acute Kidney Failure
Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Acute Kidney Failure
Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage IV
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage V
Chronic Kidney Diseases
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
End-Stage Renal Disease
Hypercalcemia
Hyperkalemia
Hyperparathyroidism
Hypertension
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypokalemia
Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia
Nephritis and Nephropathy
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Proteinuria
Renal Hyperparathyroidism
Vitamin D Deficiency
Acidosis
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Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD)
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage I
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage II
Chronic Kidney Infection
Chronic Tubulo Interstitial Nephritis
Congenital Cystic Kidney Disease
Congenital Medullary Cystic Kidney Disease
Dehydration
Goodpasture's Disease
Gout
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Henoch–Schönlein Purpura (HSP)
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hydronephrosis
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Kidney Hypertrophy
Kidney Infection
Kidney Stones
Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Nephrotic Syndrome
Pyonephrosis
Renal Artery Arteriosclerotic Disease
Renal Osteodystrophy
Small Kidney
Systemic Vasculitis
Tuberous Sclerosis
Vasculitis
Wegener's Granulomatosis
End-Stage Renal Disease Related Services
Kidney Transplant Evaluation
Living Kidney Donor Evaluation
Peritoneal Dialysis
Plasmapheresis
Renal Scan
Ultrasound

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  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
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  • National POS
    Choice POS
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  • Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    APCN Open Access Aetna Select
    Choice Plus POS II
    Open Choice PPO
    Aetna
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
  • BlueOptions PPO
    Blue Value PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Piedmont Nephrology & Hypertension Associates PA
    1899 Tate Blvd SE Ste 2101, Hickory, NC 28602
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (828) 237-7788
  2. 2 Fresenius Kidney Care Newton
    3802 Startown Rd, Newton, NC 28658
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (828) 465-2006
  3. 3 Fresenius Medical Care of Alexander County
    175 Commerce Dr, Taylorsville, NC 28681
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (828) 632-3547
  4. 4 Catawba County Dialysis
    1900 3rd Avenue Ln SE, Hickory, NC 28602
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (828) 304-0102
  5. 5 Blue Ridge Nephrology
    352 E Parker Rd Ste B, Morganton, NC 28655
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (828) 327-7788

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Specialties*
Nephrology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Medical University of South Carolina
    1995
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Nephrology
Board Certifications
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  • Med University Sc College Of Med
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Michele Higerd, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Higerd's profile.

Dr. Higerd frequently treats the following conditions: Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders and Acute Kidney Failure. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Michele Higerd, MD is affiliated with Catawba Valley Medical Center and Frye Regional Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Michele Higerd, MD holds board certification in Nephrology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Catawba Valley Medical Center

    810 Fairgrove Church Rd, Hickory, NC

  • Frye Regional Medical Center

    420 N Center St, Hickory, NC