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Dr. Ziad Sara, MD

Nephrology
4.4 (67)
Map Pin Small Irvine, KY
Accepting new patients
31 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Ziad Sara, MD

Dr. Ziad Sara, MD is a Nephrology Specialist in Irvine, KY. They specialize in Nephrology, has 31 years of experience, and is board certified in Internal Medicine. They graduated from University of Damascus School of Medicine and is affiliated with Marcum and Wallace Memorial Hospital, Saint Joseph Hospital, Saint Joseph Mount Sterling, UK Good Samaritan Hospital and University of Kentucky Albert B. Chandler Hospital.

Dr. Sara works at Baptist Health Medical Group Colorectal Surgery in Irvine, KY with other offices in Lexington, KY, Paris, KY, Winchester, KY and Georgetown, KY. They frequently treat conditions like Diabetes With Renal Manifestations, Anemia and Mineral Metabolism Disorders along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accepts Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield 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. Sara's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Irvine Office
    60 Mercy Ct, Irvine, KY 40336 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (859) 263-1717
  2. 2
    Blue Grass Renal Care
    3229 Summit Square Pl Ste 240, Lexington, KY 40509 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (502) 867-0411
  3. 3
    Blue Grass Renal Care
    8 Linville Dr Ste F, Paris, KY 40361 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (859) 263-1717
  4. 4
    Winchester Office
    1145 W Lexington Ave, Winchester, KY 40391 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (859) 263-1717
  5. 5
    Blue Grass Renal Care
    208 Bevins Ln Ste B, Georgetown, KY 40324 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (502) 867-0411

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Admitting Hospitals

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  • Marcum and Wallace Memorial Hospital
  • Saint Joseph Hospital
  • Saint Joseph Mount Sterling
  • UK Good Samaritan Hospital
  • University of Kentucky Albert B. Chandler Hospital

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    Apr 07, 2022
    Went to BlueGrass Renal for second opinion and Dr Sara was very informative and pleasant. I left with much better idea about my kidney disease and learned more than what I heard from the other group over several months.
    — Apr 07, 2022
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    About Dr. Ziad Sara, MD

    Specialties
    • Nephrology
    Specialties
    Years of Experience
    • 31 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Arabic
    Languages Spoken
    NPI Number
    • 1093753063
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • University Of Kentucky-Nephrology
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Internal Medicine, Univ Of Illinois At Chicago
    Residency
    Internship
    • Mercy Hospital and Medical Center
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • University of Damascus School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • Christian Orthodox College Homs-Syria
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • Internal Medicine and Phlebology
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Ziad Sara, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Sara is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Sara has an average wait time of 10 – 15 minutes at their office(s).

    Dr. Sara accepts Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield and Blue Cross Blue Shield, and other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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

    Dr. Sara has seen patients for Diabetes With Renal Manifestations, Anemia and Mineral Metabolism Disorders, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Sara on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    67 patients have reviewed Dr. Sara. The overall rating for this provider is 4.4. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Sara.

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