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Dr. Rafael Duchesne, MD

Nephrology* Age 58
Dr. Rafael Duchesne, MD
5.0 (3 Ratings)

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Dr. Rafael Duchesne, MD is a Nephrologist in Dalton, GA.
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Dr. Rafael Duchesne, MD

Nephrology* Age 58
Dalton, GA
Accepting new patients
33 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Rafael Duchesne, MD is a Nephrologist in Dalton, GA.

About

Dr. Duchesne graduated from Autonomous University of Guadalajara School of Medicine. Dr. Rafael Duchesne, MD is a Nephrologist in Dalton, GA and has 33 years experience. Dr. Duchesne currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Hamilton Medical Center. Dr. Duchesne has experience treating conditions like Acute Kidney Failure, Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III and Hypercalcemia among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Duchesne received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 3 times. Dr. Duchesne's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Duchesne is board certified in Nephrology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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

Insurance Accepted

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  • Blue Network S PPO
    Blue Network L
    Blue Network P PPO
  • Open Choice PPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Aetna
    Choice Plus POS II
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
  • Blue Open Access Alternate Network POS
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • GA Employee Cigna + Oscar LocalPlus EPO
    GA Employee Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus EPO
  • BlueChoice Option POS
    Blue Choice HMO
    Blue Choice Option POS
    Blue Choice PPO
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
    Curative EPO

Locations

  1. 1 Nephrology & Hypertension Specialists PC
    1506 Broadrick Dr, Dalton, GA 30720
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (706) 278-3430
  2. 2 Physicians Spine and Rehab Specialists of GA
    1060 Red Bud Rd NE, Calhoun, GA 30701
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (706) 278-3430
  3. 3 Bma Dalton
    1009 Professional Blvd, Dalton, GA 30720
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (706) 278-1070
  4. 4 US Renal Care Murray County Dialysis
    108 Hospital Dr, Chatsworth, GA 30705
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (706) 517-4818
  5. 5 FMC Dialysis Services Ellijay
    941 Progress Rd, Ellijay, GA 30540
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (706) 635-3580

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Feb 22, 2016
I enjoy going to my visits/labs I get treated like a friend the whole team is extremely friendly and pay attention to detail, I always get asked how I have been and what I have been up to they always ask about my hobbies,home,work and personal well being I feel right at home and would recommend this office to everyone .
Maria in Dalton, GA — Feb 22, 2016
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Specialties*
Nephrology
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Education

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Medical Education
  • Autonomous University of Guadalajara School of Medicine
    1991
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Board Certifications

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  • Nephrology
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Dr. Duchesne frequently treats the following conditions: Acute Kidney Failure, Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III and Hypercalcemia. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Rafael Duchesne, MD is affiliated with Hamilton Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Rafael Duchesne, MD holds board certification in Nephrology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Hamilton Medical Center

    1200 Memorial Dr, Dalton, GA