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Dr. Jacob Alexander, MD

Nephrology* Age 53
Dr. Jacob Alexander, MD

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Dr. Jacob Alexander, MD

Nephrology* Age 53
Ames, IA
Accepting new patients
26 years of experience

Offers telehealth

 

Overview

Dr. Jacob Alexander, MD works in Ames, IA as a Nephrologist and has 26 years experience.

They are board certified in Nephrology and graduated from University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine in 1998. Dr. Alexander completed a residency at Baylor College of Medicine. Dr. Alexander has has worked on more claims relating to Chronic Kidney Disease Stage IV, Chronic Kidney Diseases and Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD) than other providers in the area. They are affiliated with Mary Greeley Medical Center. Their office accepts new patients and has telehealth appointments. Dr. Alexander practices at Practice in Ames, IA and has additional offices in Iowa Falls, IA and Boone, IA.

Offers Telehealth

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Locations

  1. 1 Metzger Family Dental
    1015 Duff Ave, Ames, IA 50010
  2. 2 Hy-Vee Drugstore Clinic Pharmacy (7007)
    1215 Duff Ave, Ames, IA 50010
  3. 3 Mary Greeley Medical Center
    701 Washington Ave, Iowa Falls, IA 50126
  4. 4 Boone County Hospital Swing Bed
    1015 Union St, Boone, IA 50036

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Specialties*
Nephrology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine
    1998
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Nephrology
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  • Baylor College of Medicine
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Dr. Alexander accepts telehealth appointments. Please call Dr. Alexander's office to make an appointment.

Dr. Alexander accepts Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as many others. See all of the insurances Dr. Alexander accepts here.

Dr. Alexander frequently sees patients for Chronic Kidney Disease Stage IV, Chronic Kidney Diseases and Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD).

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Dr. Alexander is board certified in Nephrology.

Dr. Alexander has been practicing as a Nephrologist for 26 years.

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