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Dr. Richard Schluessel, MD

Nephrology*
Map Pin Small Christiansburg, VA
Accepting new patients
41 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Richard Schluessel, MD

Dr. Richard Schluessel, MD is a Nephrology Specialist in Christiansburg, VA. They specialize in Nephrology, has 41 years of experience, and is board certified in Internal Medicine. They graduated from UNIVERSITY D'ANGERS / U.F.R. OF MEDICAL SCIENCE AND PHARMACEUTICALS. Dr. Schluessel, completed a residency at St Vincents Med Ctr/Yale University.

Dr. Schluessel works at Blue Ridge Nephrology Associates in Christiansburg, VA. They frequently treat conditions like Chronic Kidney Disease Stage II and Calcium Metabolism Disorders 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. Schluessel's Office Locations

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    Blue Ridge Nephrology Associates
    2900 Lamb Cir Ste 190, Christiansburg, VA 24073 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (540) 633-5650
    Monday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:30 - 17:00

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Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Potassium Deficiency
Renal Osteodystrophy
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Small Kidney
Tobacco Use Disorder
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Living Kidney Donor Evaluation
Peritoneal Dialysis
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    About Dr. Richard Schluessel, MD

    Specialties*
    • Nephrology

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    Years of Experience
    • 41 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1083657548
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Rhode Island Hospital
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • St Vincents Med Ctr/Yale University
    Residency
    Internship
    • St Vincents Med Ctr/Yale University
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • UNIVERSITY D'ANGERS / U.F.R. OF MEDICAL SCIENCE AND PHARMACEUTICALS
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Internal Medicine
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    Dr. Richard Schluessel, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Schluessel is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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    Dr. Schluessel works at Blue Ridge Nephrology Associates in Christiansburg, VA. View the full address on Dr. Schluessel’s profile.

    Dr. Schluessel has seen patients for Chronic Kidney Disease Stage II and Calcium Metabolism Disorders, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Schluessel on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

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