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Dr. Muhammad Alam, MD

Nephrology* Age 62
Dr. Muhammad Alam, MD
5.0 (4 Ratings)

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Dr. Muhammad Alam, MD is a Nephrologist in Shelby, NC.
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Dr. Muhammad Alam, MD

Nephrology* Age 62
Shelby, NC
Accepting new patients
36 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Muhammad Alam, MD is a Nephrologist in Shelby, NC.

About

Dr. Alam graduated from DHAKA UNIVERSITY / BANGLADESH MEDICAL COLLEGE (BMSRI). Dr. Muhammad Alam, MD is a Nephrologist in Shelby, NC and has 36 years experience. Dr. Alam currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Atrium Health Cleveland and Rutherford Regional Medical Center. Dr. Alam has experience treating conditions like Chronic Kidney Diseases, Nephritis and Nephropathy and Vitamin D Deficiency among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Alam received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 4 times. Dr. Alam's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Alam is board certified in Nephrology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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

Insurance Accepted

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  • Blue Connection (Blue HPN) - VA, NC
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • Choice Care PPO
    Choice POS
    National POS
    Choice Care Network PPO
  • BlueOptions PPO
  • Blue Network L
  • Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    APCN Open Access Aetna Select
    Open Choice PPO
    Aetna
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Choice Plus POS II
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
  • Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
    Blue Card PPO
  • Nexus Open Access
    Medica Choice
    Navigate HMO
    Choice Plus POS
    Options PPO
    Navigate POS
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Blue High Performance Network
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus

Locations

  1. 1 Nephrology Associates of the Carolinas P.A.
    1019 N Lafayette St Ste 1, Shelby, NC 28150
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (704) 487-9891
  2. 2 Dialysis Care of Rutherford CO
    226 Commercial Dr, Forest City, NC 28043
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (828) 248-3660
  3. 3 Dialysis Clinic Inc-Kings Mountain
    1010 Shelby Rd, Kings Mountain, NC 28086
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (704) 739-9342
  4. 4 Dialysis Clinic Inc
    108 Creekside Dr, Shelby, NC 28152
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (704) 434-2291
  5. 5 Office
    141 Laurel Hill Dr Ste 1, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (828) 287-3993

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Dec 05, 2016
Amazing doctor! Very friendly and caring!
Jonathan Strum in Shelby, NC — Dec 05, 2016
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Specialties*
Nephrology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • DHAKA UNIVERSITY / BANGLADESH MEDICAL COLLEGE (BMSRI)
    1988
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Nephrology
Board Certifications
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Dr. Alam frequently treats the following conditions: Chronic Kidney Diseases, Nephritis and Nephropathy and Vitamin D Deficiency. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Muhammad Alam, MD is affiliated with Atrium Health Cleveland and Rutherford Regional Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Muhammad Alam, MD holds board certification in Nephrology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Atrium Health Cleveland

    201 E Grover St, Shelby, NC

  • Rutherford Regional Medical Center

    288 S Ridgecrest Ave, Rutherfordton, NC