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Dr. Rafael Lao, MD

Nephrology* Age 68
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Dr. Rafael Lao, MD is a Nephrologist in Vincennes, IN.
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Dr. Rafael Lao, MD

Nephrology* Age 68
Vincennes, IN
Accepting new patients
46 years of experience
Dr. Rafael Lao, MD is a Nephrologist in Vincennes, IN.

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Dr. Lao graduated from Universidad Central Del Caribe School of Medicine in 1978 and completed a residency at Eastern Virginia Medical School.Dr. Rafael Lao, MD is a Nephrologist in Vincennes, IN and has 46 years experience. Dr. Lao currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Crawford Memorial Hospital, Daviess Community Hospital, Good Samaritan Hospital and Lawrence County Memorial Hospital. Dr. Lao has experience treating conditions like Chronic Kidney Diseases, Hyperkalemia and Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Lao's office accepts new patients. Dr. Lao is board certified in Nephrology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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

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Locations

  1. 1 Rafael Lao M.D.
    700 Willow St Ste 100, Vincennes, IN 47591
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (812) 886-4983
  2. 2 Olney Dialysis Center
    117 N Boone St, Olney, IL 62450
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (618) 393-4234
  3. 3 Robinson Dialysis LLC
    1215 N Allen St, Robinson, IL 62454
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (618) 544-7092
  4. 4 Office
    303 NW 11th St Ste 1, Fairfield, IL 62837
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (618) 842-7204

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Specialties*
Nephrology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Universidad Central Del Caribe School of Medicine
    1978
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Nephrology
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • Saint Agnes Hospital
    1987
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Eastern Virginia Medical School
    1990
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University Tex Sw Med School
    1992
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Rafael Lao, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Lao's profile.

Dr. Lao frequently treats the following conditions: Chronic Kidney Diseases, Hyperkalemia and Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Rafael Lao, MD is affiliated with Crawford Memorial Hospital, Daviess Community Hospital, Good Samaritan Hospital and Lawrence County Memorial Hospital.

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • Crawford Memorial Hospital

    1000 N Allen St, Robinson, IL

  • Daviess Community Hospital

    1314 E Walnut St, Washington, IN

  • Good Samaritan Hospital

    520 S 7th St, Vincennes, IN

  • Lawrence County Memorial Hospital

    2200 State St, Lawrenceville, IL