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Dr. Michael Achinger, MD

Nephrology
4.0 (4)
Map Pin Small Lakeland, FL
Accepting new patients
28 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Michael Achinger, MD

Dr. Michael Achinger, MD is a Nephrology Specialist in Lakeland, FL. They specialize in Nephrology, has 28 years of experience, and is board certified in Internal Medicine. They graduated from University of Minnesota Medical School and is affiliated with Lakeland Regional Medical Center.

Dr. Achinger works at Watson Clinic LLP in Lakeland, FL with other offices in Plant City, FL. They frequently treat conditions like Diabetes Type 2, Diabetes With Renal Manifestations and Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accepts Aetna, Anthem and 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. Achinger's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Watson Clinic Llp
    1600 Lakeland Hills Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33805 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (863) 680-7845
    Monday
    Closed
    Tuesday
    06:30 - 17:00
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    Closed
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    Closed
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    Closed
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    Sunday
    Closed
  2. 2
    Lakeland Dialysis
    515 E Bella Vista St, Lakeland, FL 33805 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (863) 688-5463
  3. 3
    Fresenius Kidney Care Lakeland
    1550 Lakeland Hills Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33805 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (863) 680-7560
  4. 4
    Watson Clinic Llp Plant City
    615 E Alexander St, Plant City, FL 33563 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (863) 680-7845

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  • Lakeland Regional Medical Center

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    About Dr. Michael Achinger, MD

    Specialties
    • Nephrology
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    Years of Experience
    • 28 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    • 1932170586
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • University of Minnesota Medical School
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    • Internal Medicine
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    Dr. Achinger has seen patients for Diabetes Type 2, Diabetes With Renal Manifestations and Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Achinger on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

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