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Dr. Benjamin Parker, MD

Nephrology*
5.0 (1)
Map Pin Small Saint Cloud, MN
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14 years of experience

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Overview of Dr. Benjamin Parker, MD

Dr. Benjamin Parker, MD is a Nephrology Specialist in Saint Cloud, MN. They specialize in Nephrology, has 14 years of experience, and is board certified in Internal Medicine. They graduated from UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA / SAINT PAUL CAMPUS and is affiliated with CentraCare - St. Cloud Hospital, CentraCare - Melrose Clinic, Cuyuna Regional Medical Center - Crosby, Essentia Health-St. Joseph's Medical Center, Astera Health - Wadena Clinic, CentraCare - Paynesville Hosopital, Lakewood Health System, Riverwood Healthcare Center and St. Gabriel's Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Parker an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Parker works at Practice in Saint Cloud, MN with other offices in Baxter, MN, Staples, MN and Motley, MN. They frequently treat conditions like Parathyroid (Gland) Disease, Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease and Hyperparathyroidism along with other conditions at varying frequencies. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Parker's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Centracare - Senior Transitions
    1200 6th Ave N, Saint Cloud, MN 56303 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (320) 240-2206
    Monday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Thursday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Friday
    08:00 - 16:30
  2. 2
    Centracare -baxter Specialty Clinic
    7418 Forthun Rd, Baxter, MN 56425 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (218) 297-2048
  3. 3
    Fresenius Kidney Care Wadena County
    403 Prairie Ave NE, Staples, MN 56479 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (800) 835-6652
  4. 4
    Lakewood Clinic Motley
    1233 Highway 10 S, Motley, MN 56466 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (218) 352-6922

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Admitting Hospitals

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  • CentraCare - St. Cloud Hospital
  • CentraCare - Melrose Clinic
  • Cuyuna Regional Medical Center - Crosby
  • Essentia Health-St. Joseph's Medical Center
  • Astera Health - Wadena Clinic
  • CentraCare - Paynesville Hosopital
  • Lakewood Health System
  • Riverwood Healthcare Center
  • St. Gabriel's Hospital

Experience & Treatment Frequency

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Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Hyperparathyroidism
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease

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Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Hyperparathyroidism
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage IV
Chronic Kidney Diseases
Nephritis and Nephropathy
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Renal Hyperparathyroidism
Acidosis
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Chronic Kidney Disease Stage II
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage V
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
End-Stage Renal Disease
Hyperkalemia
Hypertension
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypokalemia
Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Kidney Stones
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Nephrotic Syndrome
Proteinuria
Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Vasculitis
Vitamin D Deficiency
Peritoneal Dialysis
Acute Glomerulonephritis
Acute Kidney Failure
Alkalosis
Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD)
Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage I
Classic Polyarteritis Nodosa
Congenital Anomalies of Kidney
Congenital Cystic Kidney Disease
Congenital Medullary Cystic Kidney Disease
Congenital Polycystic Kidney Disease
Congenital Renal Agenesis and Dysgenesis
Dehydration
Gout
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Hepatorenal Syndrome
Hydronephrosis
Hypercalcemia
Iron Metabolism Disorders
Kidney Infection
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Rapidly Progressive Nephritic Syndrome
Renal Artery Arteriosclerotic Disease
Systemic Vasculitis
Traumatic Acute Kidney Injury
Wegener's Granulomatosis
Hemodialysis
Kidney Transplant Evaluation
Living Kidney Donor Evaluation
Plasmapheresis
Renal Scan
Ultrasound, Kidney
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    Specialties*
    • Nephrology

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    Years of Experience
    • 14 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1609823699
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA / SAINT PAUL CAMPUS
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Internal Medicine and Nephrology
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Parker has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Parker has seen patients for Parathyroid (Gland) Disease, Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease and Hyperparathyroidism, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Parker on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    1 patients have reviewed Dr. Parker. The overall rating for this provider is 5.0. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Parker.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Parker, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Parker appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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