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Dr. Ralph Atkinson III, MD

Nephrology* Age 65
Dr. Ralph Atkinson III, MD
5.0 (2 Ratings)

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

Nephrology* Age 65
Nashville, TN
Accepting new patients
39 years of experience

Offers telehealth

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

About

Dr. Atkinson III graduated from University of Mississippi School of Medicine in 1985 and completed a residency at University of Mississippi.Dr. Ralph Atkinson III, MD is a Nephrologist in Nashville, TN and has 39 years experience. Dr. Atkinson III currently practices at Nephrology Associates - Nashville - White Bridge and are affiliated with Tristar Centennial Medical Center. Dr. Atkinson III 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 III received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 2 times. Dr. Atkinson III's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Atkinson III is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Enter a condition or procedure
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 Glomerulonephritis
Acute Kidney Infection
Acute Nephritic Syndrome
Alkalosis
Amyloidosis
Anemia
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Chronic Glomerulonephritis
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage I
Chronic Nephritic Syndrome
Congenital Anomalies of Kidney
Congenital Medullary Cystic Kidney Disease
Congenital Obstruction of Ureterovesical Junction
Congenital Polycystic Kidney Disease
Congenital Renal Agenesis and Dysgenesis
Cryoglobulinemia
Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus
Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Electrolyte Disorders
Fabry's Disease
Glomerulonephritis
Goodpasture's Disease
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Iron Metabolism Disorders
Kidney Disease
Kidney Failure
Kidney Hypertrophy
Kidney Infection
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Polycystic Kidney Disease
Renal Hypertension
Renal Osteodystrophy
Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
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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  • Blue Network L
    Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee
    Blue Network S PPO
    Blue Network P PPO
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Superior Health Plan
  • MVP Health Care
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Medicare
  • Medico
  • Choice Care PPO
    Choice POS
    Choice Care Network PPO
    Humana
    National POS
  • Medicaid
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
    Cigna
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
    First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • GEHA
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
  • Nexus Open Access
    United Healthcare
    Navigate POS
    Choice Plus POS
    Options PPO
    Medica Choice
    Navigate HMO
  • Aetna
    Open Choice PPO
    Choice Plus POS II
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
  • American Republic
  • Tricare
  • HealthPartners
  • POMCO Group
  • Blue Card PPO
    Blue Cross and Blue Shield
    Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
  • Medical Mutual of Ohio
  • Amerigroup (Wellpoint)

Locations

  1. 1 Nephrology Associates - Nashville - White Bridge
    28 White Bridge Pike Ste 300, Nashville, TN 37205
  2. 2 Nephrology Associates, PC
    1311 S Locust Ave Ste 104, Lawrenceburg, TN 38464

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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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Internship

Internship
  • University of Mississippi
    1988
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of Mississippi
    1989
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University of Mississippi
    1989
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Dr. Atkinson III 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 III, MD is affiliated with Tristar Centennial Medical Center.

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • Tristar Centennial Medical Center

    2300 Patterson St, Nashville, TN