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Dr. Richard Spong, MD

Nephrology* Age 59
Dr. Richard Spong, MD

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Dr. Richard Spong, MD is a Nephrologist in Minneapolis, MN.
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Dr. Richard Spong, MD

Nephrology* Age 59
Minneapolis, MN
Accepting new patients
22 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Richard Spong, MD is a Nephrologist in Minneapolis, MN.

About

Dr. Spong graduated from UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA / SAINT PAUL CAMPUS. Dr. Richard Spong, MD is a Nephrologist in Minneapolis, MN and has 22 years experience. Dr. Spong currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Centracare-St. Cloud Hospital, Altru Hospital, Cuyuna Regional Medical Center-Crosby, M Health Fairview Ridges Hospital, Alomere Health, Abbott Northwestern Hospital, Aspirus Ironwood Hospital, Aspirus Wausau Hospital, Astera Health, Avera Granite Falls Health Center, Centra Care Health Paynesville, Centracare-Rice Memorial Hospital, Fairview Range Medical Center, First Care Health Center, Grand Itasca Clinic and Hospital, Hutchinson Health, Lakewood Health System, M Health Fairview Lakes Medical Center, M Health Fairview Northland Medical Center, M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital, M Health Fairview St. John's Hospital, M Health Fairview University of MN, M Health Fairview Woodwinds Hospital, Marshfield Medical Center-Eau Claire, Marshfield Medical Center-Marshfield, Marshfield Medical Center-Rice Lake, Mayo Clinic Health System-Northland In Barron, Meeker Memorial Hospital, Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital, Perham Health, Riverwood Healthcare Center and St. Gabriel's Hospital. Dr. Spong has experience treating conditions like Secondary Renovascular Hypertension, Vitamin D Deficiency and Magnesium Metabolism Disorders among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Spong's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Spong is board certified in Nephrology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Vitamin D Deficiency
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Vitamin D Deficiency
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Vitamin D Deficiency
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Acidosis
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Acute Kidney Failure
Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD)
Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage II
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage IV
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage V
Chronic Kidney Diseases
Congenital Cystic Kidney Disease
Dehydration
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
End-Stage Renal Disease
Gout
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Hypercalcemia
Hyperparathyroidism
Hypertension
Hypokalemia
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Nephritis and Nephropathy
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Proteinuria
Renal Hyperparathyroidism
Acute Kidney Infection
Alkalosis
Amyloidosis
Chronic Glomerulonephritis
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage I
Chronic Nephritic Syndrome
Classic Polyarteritis Nodosa
Congenital Obstruction of Ureteropelvic Junction
Congenital Renal Agenesis and Dysgenesis
Congenital Renal Dysplasia
Fabry's Disease
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Hydronephrosis
Hyperkalemia
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Iron Metabolism Disorders
Kidney Hypertrophy
Kidney Infection
Kidney Stone Pain (Renal Colic)
Kidney Stones
Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Nephrotic Syndrome
Renal Artery Arteriosclerotic Disease
Renal Osteodystrophy
Traumatic Acute Kidney Injury
Ureteral Stones
Vasculitis
Wegener's Granulomatosis
Kidney Transplant Evaluation
Lithotripsy
Living Kidney Donor Evaluation
Plasmapheresis
Puncture Aspiration
Renal Scan
Ultrasound, Kidney

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  • Blue Open Access Advantage Network - MN HMO-POS
  • Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
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  • Blue PPO
  • Navigate POS
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  • Curative PPO
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  • Choice Plus POS II
    Open Choice PPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO

Locations

  1. 1 U of M Health Clinics and Surgery Center Inc.
    909 Fulton St SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (612) 626-6100
  2. 2 Univ. of Minnesota Physicians
    516 Delaware St SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (612) 672-7422
  3. 3 University of Minnesota Masonic Children's Hospital
    420 Delaware St SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (612) 624-9444
  4. 4 Gastroenterology Clinic
    909 Fulton St SE Fl 4, Minneapolis, MN 55455
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (612) 624-9499

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Nephrology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA / SAINT PAUL CAMPUS
    2003
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Nephrology
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Richard Spong, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Spong's profile.

Dr. Spong frequently treats the following conditions: Secondary Renovascular Hypertension, Vitamin D Deficiency and Magnesium Metabolism Disorders. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Richard Spong, MD is affiliated with Centracare-St. Cloud Hospital, Altru Hospital, Cuyuna Regional Medical Center-Crosby, M Health Fairview Ridges Hospital, Alomere Health, Abbott Northwestern Hospital, Aspirus Ironwood Hospital, Aspirus Wausau Hospital, Astera Health, Avera Granite Falls Health Center, Centra Care Health Paynesville, Centracare-Rice Memorial Hospital, Fairview Range Medical Center, First Care Health Center, Grand Itasca Clinic and Hospital, Hutchinson Health, Lakewood Health System, M Health Fairview Lakes Medical Center, M Health Fairview Northland Medical Center, M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital, M Health Fairview St. John's Hospital, M Health Fairview University of MN, M Health Fairview Woodwinds Hospital, Marshfield Medical Center-Eau Claire, Marshfield Medical Center-Marshfield, Marshfield Medical Center-Rice Lake, Mayo Clinic Health System-Northland In Barron, Meeker Memorial Hospital, Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital, Perham Health, Riverwood Healthcare Center and St. Gabriel's Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Richard Spong, MD holds board certification in Nephrology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Centracare-St. Cloud Hospital

    1406 6th Ave N, Saint Cloud, MN

  • Altru Hospital

    1200 S Columbia Rd, Grand Forks, ND

  • Cuyuna Regional Medical Center-Crosby

    320 E Main St, Crosby, MN

  • M Health Fairview Ridges Hospital

    201 E Nicollet Blvd, Burnsville, MN

  • Alomere Health

    111 17th Ave E, Alexandria, MN

  • Abbott Northwestern Hospital

    800 E 28th St, Minneapolis, MN

  • Aspirus Ironwood Hospital

    N10561 Grandview Ln, Ironwood, MI

  • Aspirus Wausau Hospital

    333 Pine Ridge Blvd, Wausau, WI

  • Astera Health

    421 11th St NW, Wadena, MN

  • Avera Granite Falls Health Center

    345 10th Ave, Granite Falls, MN

  • Centra Care Health Paynesville

    200 W 1st St, Paynesville, MN

  • Centracare-Rice Memorial Hospital

    301 Becker Ave SW, Willmar, MN

  • Fairview Range Medical Center

    750 E 34th St, Hibbing, MN

  • First Care Health Center

    115 Vivian St W, Park River, ND

  • Grand Itasca Clinic and Hospital

    1601 Golf Course Rd, Grand Rapids, MN

  • Hutchinson Health

    1095 Highway 15 S, Hutchinson, MN

  • Lakewood Health System

    49725 County 83, Staples, MN

  • M Health Fairview Lakes Medical Center

    5200 Fairview Blvd, Wyoming, MN

  • M Health Fairview Northland Medical Center

    911 Northland Dr, Princeton, MN

  • M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital

    6401 France Ave S, Edina, MN

  • M Health Fairview St. John's Hospital

    1575 Beam Ave, Maplewood, MN

  • M Health Fairview University of MN

    2450 Riverside Ave, Minneapolis, MN

  • M Health Fairview Woodwinds Hospital

    1925 Woodwinds Dr, Woodbury, MN

  • Marshfield Medical Center-Eau Claire

    2310 Craig Rd, Eau Claire, WI

  • Marshfield Medical Center-Marshfield

    611 N Saint Joseph Ave, Marshfield, WI

  • Marshfield Medical Center-Rice Lake

    1700 W Stout St, Rice Lake, WI

  • Mayo Clinic Health System-Northland In Barron

    1222 E Woodland Ave, Barron, WI

  • Meeker Memorial Hospital

    612 S Sibley Ave, Litchfield, MN

  • Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital

    6500 Excelsior Blvd, Saint Louis Park, MN

  • Perham Health

    1000 Coney St W, Perham, MN

  • Riverwood Healthcare Center

    200 Bunker Hill Dr, Aitkin, MN

  • St. Gabriel's Hospital

    815 2nd St SE, Little Falls, MN