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Dr. Michael Hovater, MD

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Overview of Dr. Michael Hovater, MD

Dr. Michael Hovater, MD is an Internal Medicine Specialist in Bessemer, AL. They graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham and is affiliated with Ascension St. Vincent's St. Clair, Ascension St. Vincent's Birmingham, Grandview Medical Center, Medical West Main Campus and Princeton Baptist Medical Center.

Dr. Hovater works at Nephrology Associates PC in Bessemer, AL with other offices in Jasper, AL, Birmingham, AL and Oneonta, AL. They frequently treat conditions like Nausea, Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease and Renal Osteodystrophy 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. Hovater's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Nephrology Associates PC - Bessemer
    995 9th Ave SW Ste 407, Bessemer, AL 35022 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (205) 226-5900
    Monday
    08:30 - 16:30
    Tuesday
    08:30 - 16:30
    Wednesday
    08:30 - 16:30
    Thursday
    08:30 - 16:30
    Friday
    08:30 - 14:30
  2. 2
    Office
    3400 Highway 78 E Ste 410, Jasper, AL 35501 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (205) 226-5900
  3. 3
    Princeton Clinic
    817 Princeton Ave SW Ste 206, Birmingham, AL 35211 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (205) 226-5900
    Monday
    08:30 - 16:30
    Tuesday
    08:30 - 16:30
    Wednesday
    08:30 - 16:30
    Thursday
    08:30 - 16:30
    Friday
    08:30 - 14:30
  4. 4
    Nephrology Associates, PC - 119/Greystone
    7 Huddle Dr Ste 100, Birmingham, AL 35242 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (205) 226-5900
    Monday
    08:30 - 16:30
    Tuesday
    08:30 - 16:30
    Wednesday
    08:30 - 16:30
    Thursday
    08:30 - 16:30
    Friday
    08:30 - 14:30
  5. 5
    Nephrology Associates P.C. - Oneonta
    101 Lemley Dr Ste A, Oneonta, AL 35121 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (205) 226-5900
    Monday
    08:30 - 16:30
    Tuesday
    08:30 - 16:30
    Wednesday
    08:30 - 16:30
    Thursday
    08:30 - 16:30
    Friday
    08:30 - 16:30

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Ascension St. Vincent's St. Clair
  • Ascension St. Vincent's Birmingham
  • Grandview Medical Center
  • Medical West Main Campus
  • Princeton Baptist Medical Center

Experience & Treatment Frequency

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Nausea
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Renal Osteodystrophy

Treatment frequency



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.
Nausea
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Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Renal Osteodystrophy
Acidosis
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Acute Kidney Failure
Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage II
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage IV
Chronic Kidney Diseases
Dehydration
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
End-Stage Renal Disease
Gout
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Hypercalcemia
Hyperkalemia
Hyperparathyroidism
Hypertension
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypokalemia
Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia
Kidney Stones
Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Nephritis and Nephropathy
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Proteinuria
Renal Hyperparathyroidism
Ureteral Stones
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Vitamin D Deficiency
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Immunization Administration
Acute Kidney Infection
Alkalosis
Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD)
Chronic Glomerulonephritis
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage V
Chronic Nephritic Syndrome
Congenital Cystic Kidney Disease
Congenital Polycystic Kidney Disease
Congenital Renal Agenesis and Dysgenesis
Constipation
Diabetes Insipidus
Foot Infection
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Herpes Zoster Without Complication
Hydronephrosis
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Joint Pain
Kidney Infection
Limb Pain
Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus
Nephrotic Syndrome
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Renal Artery Arteriosclerotic Disease
Rhabdomyolysis
Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Systemic Vasculitis
Tobacco Use Disorder
Urinary Incontinence
Vasculitis
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Wegener's Granulomatosis
Advance Directive End of Life Planning
Hemodialysis
Kidney Transplant Evaluation
Living Kidney Donor Evaluation
Peritoneal Dialysis
Renal Scan
Ultrasound, Kidney
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    About Dr. Michael Hovater, MD

    Specialties*
    • Internal Medicine

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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1932360294
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • University of Alabama at Birmingham
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Nephrology
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    Dr. Hovater has seen patients for Nausea, Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease and Renal Osteodystrophy, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Hovater on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

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