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Dr. Charles Stafford, MD

Nephrology*
4.6 (5)
Map Pin Small Lexington, KY
Accepting new patients
48 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Charles Stafford, MD

Dr. Charles Stafford, MD is a Nephrology Specialist in Lexington, KY. They specialize in Nephrology, has 48 years of experience, and is board certified in Internal Medicine. They graduated from Wake Forest School of Medicine and is affiliated with Saint Joseph Hospital and Baptist Health Lexington. Dr. Stafford, completed a residency at Pensacola Ed Prog. Patients rated Dr. Stafford an average 4.6 star rating.

Dr. Stafford works at Ascension Medical Group Wisconsin - Greenfield in Lexington, KY with other offices in Richmond, KY and Nicholasville, KY. They frequently treat conditions like Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease, Nephritis and Nephropathy and Congenital Cystic Kidney Disease along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Stafford's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Kentucky Renal Care Group Lex North
    1610 Leestown Rd, Lexington, KY 40511 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (859) 254-0671
  2. 2
    Dialysis Clinic Inc
    100 Keystone Dr Ste E, Richmond, KY 40475 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (859) 625-0939
  3. 3
    Dialysis Clinic Inc
    100 Venture Ct, Lexington, KY 40511 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (859) 252-7712
  4. 4
    Fresenius Medical Care Nicholasville
    115 Orchard Dr, Nicholasville, KY 40356 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (859) 881-0332
  5. 5
    Fresenius Kidney Care - Lexington Southwest
    978 Chas Dr, Lexington, KY 40515 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (859) 225-4922
  6. 6
    Central Ky Kidney Care
    1451 Harrodsburg Rd Ste D304, Lexington, KY 40504 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (859) 977-4000
  7. 7
    Pediatric & Adolescent Associates
    171 N EAGLE CREEK DR, Lexington, KY 40509 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (859) 264-7425

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Saint Joseph Hospital
  • Baptist Health Lexington

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Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Nephritis and Nephropathy
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Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Nephritis and Nephropathy
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Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Nephritis and Nephropathy
Congenital Cystic Kidney Disease
Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD)
Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage I
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage II
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage IV
Chronic Kidney Diseases
Chronic Nephritic Syndrome
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
End-Stage Renal Disease
Hypercalcemia
Hyperkalemia
Hyperparathyroidism
Hypertension
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypokalemia
Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Renal Hyperparathyroidism
Systemic Vasculitis
Vasculitis
Vitamin D Deficiency
Acidosis
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Acute Glomerulonephritis
Acute Kidney Failure
Chronic Glomerulonephritis
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage V
Chronic Kidney Infection
Chronic Tubulo Interstitial Nephritis
Classic Polyarteritis Nodosa
Congenital Polycystic Kidney Disease
Dehydration
Gout
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Hydronephrosis
Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Kidney Infection
Kidney Stones
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Nephrotic Syndrome
Potassium Deficiency
Proteinuria
Renal Artery Arteriosclerotic Disease
Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Kidney Transplant Evaluation
Living Kidney Donor Evaluation
Renal Scan
Ultrasound
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    About Dr. Charles Stafford, MD

    Specialties*
    • Nephrology

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    Specialties*
    Years of Experience
    • 48 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1548282601
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Vanderbilt University
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Pensacola Ed Prog
    Residency
    Internship
    • Pensacola Ed Prog
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Wake Forest School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Internal Medicine and Nephrology
    Board Certifications
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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Charles Stafford, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Stafford is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Stafford has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Stafford has seen patients for Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease, Nephritis and Nephropathy and Congenital Cystic Kidney Disease, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Stafford on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    5 patients have reviewed Dr. Stafford. The overall rating for this provider is 4.6. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Stafford.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Stafford, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Stafford 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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