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Dr. Ralph Atkinson, MD

Nephrology* Age 66
Dr. Ralph Atkinson, MD
5.0 (2 Ratings)

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Dr. Ralph Atkinson, MD is a Nephrologist in Nashville, TN.
Dr. Ralph Atkinson, MD
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Dr. Ralph Atkinson, MD

Nephrology* Age 66
Nashville, TN
Accepting new patients
40 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Ralph Atkinson, MD is a Nephrologist in Nashville, TN.

About

Dr. Atkinson graduated from University of Mississippi School of Medicine. Dr. Ralph Atkinson, MD is a Nephrologist in Nashville, TN and has 40 years experience. Dr. Atkinson currently practices at Nephrology Associates - Nashville - White Bridge and are affiliated with TriStar Centennial Medical Center. Dr. Atkinson has experience treating conditions like Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III, Nephritis and Nephropathy and Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Atkinson received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 2 times. Dr. Atkinson's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Atkinson is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III
Nephritis and Nephropathy
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III
Nephritis and Nephropathy
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III
Nephritis and Nephropathy
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Acidosis
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Chronic Kidney Disease Stage IV
Chronic Kidney Diseases
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Hyperkalemia
Hyperparathyroidism
Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Renal Hyperparathyroidism
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Peritoneal Dialysis
Acute Kidney Failure
Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD)
Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage II
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage V
Congenital Cystic Kidney Disease
Dehydration
End-Stage Renal Disease
Gout
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Hydronephrosis
Hypercalcemia
Hypertension
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypokalemia
Kidney Stones
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Nephrotic Syndrome
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Proteinuria
Renal Artery Arteriosclerotic Disease
Rhabdomyolysis
Vitamin D Deficiency
Acute Kidney Infection
Acute Nephritic Syndrome
Alkalosis
Amyloidosis
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage I
Chronic Nephritic Syndrome
Congenital Anomalies of Kidney
Congenital Medullary Cystic Kidney Disease
Congenital Obstruction of Ureterovesical Junction
Congenital Renal Agenesis and Dysgenesis
Fabry's Disease
Goodpasture's Disease
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Iron Metabolism Disorders
Kidney Disease
Kidney Infection
Renal Osteodystrophy
Systemic Vasculitis
Traumatic Acute Kidney Injury
Ureteral Stones
Vasculitis
Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy
Dialysis
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End-Stage Renal Disease Related Services
Hemodialysis
Kidney Stones Treatment
Kidney Transplant
Kidney Transplant Evaluation
Living Kidney Donor Evaluation
Plasmapheresis
Renal Biopsy
Renal Scan
Ultrasound, Renal

Insurance Accepted

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  • Medicaid
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • GEHA
  • Tricare
  • HealthPartners
  • Open Choice PPO
    Choice Plus POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Aetna
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Superior Health Plan
  • Cigna
    Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • Blue Network P PPO
    Blue Network L
    Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee
    Blue Network S PPO
  • American Republic
  • Medico
  • Medicare
  • Choice Care Network PPO
    Humana
    Choice POS
    Choice Care PPO
    National POS
  • MVP Health Care
  • POMCO Group
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
  • Medical Mutual of Ohio
  • Blue Card PPO
    Blue Cross and Blue Shield
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  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
    First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Navigate POS
    United Healthcare
    Options PPO
    Navigate HMO
    Nexus Open Access
    Choice Plus POS
    Medica Choice

Locations

  1. 1 Nephrology Associates - Nashville - White Bridge
    28 White Bridge Pike Ste 300, Nashville, TN 37205
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (615) 356-4111
  2. 2 Nephrology Associates, PC
    1311 S Locust Ave Ste 104, Lawrenceburg, TN 38464
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5.0
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Jan 17, 2020
I first started being a patient of Dr Atkinson in 2008. I cannot day enough good about him. I feel that he has kept me and my kidney going. I consider him my lifeline
Beryl — Jan 17, 2020
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Specialties*
Nephrology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Mississippi School of Medicine
    1985
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine and Nephrology
Board Certifications
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Ralph Atkinson, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Atkinson's profile.

Dr. Atkinson frequently treats the following conditions: Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III, Nephritis and Nephropathy and Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Ralph Atkinson, MD is affiliated with TriStar Centennial Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Ralph Atkinson, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine and Nephrology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • TriStar Centennial Medical Center

    2300 Patterson St, Nashville, TN