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Dr. Viral Vakil, MD

Nephrology*
5.0 (2)
Map Pin Small Saint Cloud, MN
Accepting new patients
12 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Viral Vakil, MD

Dr. Viral Vakil, MD is a Nephrology Specialist in Saint Cloud, MN. They specialize in Nephrology, has 12 years of experience, and is board certified in Internal Medicine. They graduated from GeorgeTown University and is affiliated with Cuyuna Regional Medical Center - Crosby, CentraCare - St. Cloud Hospital, CentraCare - Rice Memorial Hospital, Riverwood Healthcare Center and St. Gabriel's Hospital. Dr. Vakil, completed a residency at Medstar-Georgetown University Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Vakil an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Vakil works at Practice in Saint Cloud, MN with other offices in Willmar, MN, Aitkin, MN and Minneapolis, MN. They frequently treat conditions like Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease, Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III and Proteinuria 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. Vakil's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Centracare - Senior Transitions
    1200 6th Ave N, Saint Cloud, MN 56303 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (320) 240-2206
    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
  2. 2
    Affiliated Community Medical Centers Ltd.
    101 Willmar Ave SW, Willmar, MN 56201 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (320) 240-2206
  3. 3
    Riverwood Healthcare Center
    200 Bunker Hill Dr, Aitkin, MN 56431 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (218) 928-8087
  4. 4
    U of M Health Clinics and Surgery Center
    909 Fulton St SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (612) 672-7422

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  • Cuyuna Regional Medical Center - Crosby
  • CentraCare - St. Cloud Hospital
  • CentraCare - Rice Memorial Hospital
  • Riverwood Healthcare Center
  • St. Gabriel's Hospital

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Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III
Proteinuria
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III
Proteinuria

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Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III
Proteinuria
Chronic Kidney Diseases
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Acute Kidney Failure
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage IV
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage V
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Gout
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Hyperkalemia
Hyperparathyroidism
Hypertension
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia
Kidney Stones
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Tobacco Use Disorder
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
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Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
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Arthritis
Asthma
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Atherosclerosis
Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD)
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Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Cellulitis
Chest Pain
Chest Wall Pain Syndrome
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage II
Chronic Neck Pain
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Common Cold
Congenital Cystic Kidney Disease
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Constipation
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
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Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
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Diabetes Type 1
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End-Stage Renal Disease
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Hepatitis B - Immune Response
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Herpes Zoster Without Complication
Histoplasmosis
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Hyperlipidemia
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Hypogonadism
Hypokalemia
Hypotension
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Hypothyroidism
Influenza (Flu)
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome
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Kidney Infection
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Menstrual Disorders
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Nosebleed
Obesity
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Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
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Pharyngitis
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Polyuria
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Raynaud's Disease
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Swine Flu
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Vitamin D Deficiency
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Yeast Infections
Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis (CAPD)
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Hemodialysis
Immunization Administration
Kidney Transplant Evaluation
Living Kidney Donor Evaluation
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Peritoneal Dialysis
Plasmapheresis
Renal Scan
Wellness Examination
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    About Dr. Viral Vakil, MD

    Specialties*
    • Nephrology

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    Years of Experience
    • 12 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Gujarati
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    NPI Number
    • 1902163868
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • University of Minnesota
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Medstar-Georgetown University Medical Center
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • GeorgeTown University
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • University of Maryland
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • Internal Medicine and Nephrology
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Viral Vakil, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Vakil is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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    Dr. Vakil has seen patients for Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease, Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III and Proteinuria, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Vakil on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    2 patients have reviewed Dr. Vakil. The overall rating for this provider is 5.0. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Vakil.

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