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Dr. Heather Wheat, MD

Nephrology*
3.7 (7)
Map Pin Small Buffalo, NY
Accepting new patients
24 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Heather Wheat, MD

Dr. Heather Wheat, MD is a Nephrology Specialist in Buffalo, NY. They specialize in Nephrology, has 24 years of experience, and is board certified in Nephrology. They graduated from STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK / HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT SYRACUSE and is affiliated with Buffalo General Medical Center, Kenmore Mercy Hospital and Sisters Of Charity Hospital. Dr. Wheat, completed a residency at University of Co. Patients rated Dr. Wheat an average 3.7 star rating.

Dr. Wheat works at Practice in Buffalo, NY with other offices in Amherst, NY. They frequently treat conditions like Congenital Cystic Kidney Disease, Chronic Kidney Disease Stage IV and Hypotension (Excluding Maternal) along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Western New York 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. Wheat's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Nephrology Associates of Western New York Llp
    1306 SWEET HOME RD, Buffalo, NY 14228 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (716) 838-3188
  2. 2
    Nephrology Assocs Of Western NY
    1306 Sweet Home Rd, Amherst, NY 14228 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (716) 712-0864
    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
  3. 3
    Office
    2950 Elmwood Ave, Buffalo, NY 14217 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (716) 447-6100

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Buffalo General Medical Center
  • Kenmore Mercy Hospital
  • Sisters Of Charity Hospital

Experience & Treatment Frequency

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Congenital Cystic Kidney Disease
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage IV
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Congenital Cystic Kidney Disease
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage IV
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)

Treatment frequency



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Congenital Cystic Kidney Disease
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage IV
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Acidosis
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Acute Kidney Failure
Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD)
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III
Chronic Kidney Diseases
End-Stage Renal Disease
Gout
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Hyperkalemia
Hyperparathyroidism
Hypertension
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypokalemia
Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Nephritis and Nephropathy
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Proteinuria
Renal Hyperparathyroidism
Vitamin D Deficiency
Amyloidosis
Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Chronic Glomerulonephritis
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage II
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage V
Classic Polyarteritis Nodosa
Congenital Renal Agenesis and Dysgenesis
Dehydration
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Goodpasture's Disease
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hydronephrosis
Hypercalcemia
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia
Iron Metabolism Disorders
Kidney Infection
Kidney Stones
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Nephrotic Syndrome
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Potassium Deficiency
Renal Osteodystrophy
Rhabdomyolysis
Systemic Vasculitis
Traumatic Acute Kidney Injury
Vasculitis
Wegener's Granulomatosis
Hemodialysis
Kidney Transplant Evaluation
Living Kidney Donor Evaluation
Peritoneal Dialysis
Renal Scan
Ultrasound
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    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Western New York
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    • Connecticare
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    3.7
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    About Dr. Heather Wheat, MD

    Specialties*
    • Nephrology

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    Specialties*
    Years of Experience
    • 24 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1972705978
    NPI Number
    A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique 10-digit identifier issued by the government to healthcare providers.

    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • University of Co
    Residency
    Internship
    • University of Co
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK / HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT SYRACUSE
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Nephrology
    Board Certifications
    What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

    A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

    Frequently Asked Questions

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

    Dr. Wheat accepts Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Western New York, and other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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

    Dr. Wheat has seen patients for Congenital Cystic Kidney Disease, Chronic Kidney Disease Stage IV and Hypotension (Excluding Maternal), and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Wheat on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    7 patients have reviewed Dr. Wheat. The overall rating for this provider is 3.7. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Wheat.

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