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Dr. Ziad Sara, MD

Nephrology*
4.5 (69)
Map Pin Small Lexington, KY
Accepting new patients
32 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Ziad Sara, MD

Dr. Ziad Sara, MD is a Nephrology Specialist in Lexington, KY. They specialize in Nephrology, has 32 years of experience, and is board certified in Internal Medicine. They graduated from University of Damascus School of Medicine and is affiliated with Saint Joseph Hospital, Baptist Health Lexington, Bourbon Community Hospital, Clark Regional Medical Center, Georgetown Community Hospital and Harrison Memorial Hospital. Dr. Sara, completed a residency at Internal Medicine, University of Illinois at Chicago. Patients rated Dr. Sara an average 4.5 star rating.

Dr. Sara works at Practice in Lexington, KY with other offices in Irvine, KY, Paris, KY, Winchester, KY and Georgetown, KY. They frequently treat conditions like Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease, Hypercalcemia and Hyperkalemia along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept 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
    Bluegrass Renal Care Psc
    3229 Summit Square Pl Ste 240, Lexington, KY 40509 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (859) 263-1717
  2. 2
    Irvine Office
    60 Mercy Ct, Irvine, KY 40336 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (859) 263-1717
  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
    Georgetown Dialysis Clinic
    98 Mary Lynn Dr, Georgetown, KY 40324 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (502) 867-3855
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    Bourbon County Dialysis
    213 Letton Dr, Paris, KY 40361 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (859) 988-1117
  7. 7
    Office
    208 Bevins Ln Ste B, Georgetown, KY 40324 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (502) 867-0411

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Saint Joseph Hospital
  • Baptist Health Lexington
  • Bourbon Community Hospital
  • Clark Regional Medical Center
  • Georgetown Community Hospital
  • Harrison Memorial Hospital

Experience & Treatment Frequency

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Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
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Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypercalcemia
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Treatment frequency



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Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypercalcemia
Hyperkalemia
Acute Kidney Failure
Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III
Chronic Kidney Diseases
Nausea
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Nephritis and Nephropathy
Acidosis
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Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage II
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage IV
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
End-Stage Renal Disease
Gout
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Hydronephrosis
Hyperparathyroidism
Hypertension
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypokalemia
Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia
Kidney Stones
Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Proteinuria
Renal Hyperparathyroidism
Renal Osteodystrophy
Tobacco Use Disorder
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Vitamin D Deficiency
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Immunization Administration
Abdominal Pain
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Glomerulonephritis
Acute Kidney Infection
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Administrative Physical
Alkalosis
Allergic Rhinitis
Anemia
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Animal Allergies
Anxiety
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Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Asphyxia and Hypoxemia
Asthma
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Atherosclerosis
Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD)
Back Pain
Bedsores
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Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Bladder Infection
Blastomycosis
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Bronchitis
Bruise of Face, Scalp, or Neck
Candidiasis of Skin and Nails
Cellulitis
Chest Pain
Chronic Depression (Dysthymia)
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic Glomerulonephritis
Chronic Interstitial Cystitis
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage I
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage V
Chronic Nephritic Syndrome
Chronic Pain
Cluster Headache
Congenital Cystic Kidney Disease
Congenital Polycystic Kidney Disease
Constipation
Contact Dermatitis
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Cough
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Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Dehydration
Dermatitis Due to Drugs
Dermatitis Due to Substances Taken Internally
Diabetes
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Diabetes Type 1
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Diarrhea
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Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis
Dizziness
Dysentery
Dyslipidemia
Dysphagia
Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Enteritis
Esophagitis
Fever
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Fibromyalgia
Folic Acid Deficiency
Foot Infection
Fungal Nail Infection
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Headache
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Heart Disease
Heartburn
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hernia
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Hidradenitis
Hyperlipidemia
Hypoglycemia
Hypogonadism
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hypothyroidism
Influenza (Flu)
Insomnia
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Interstitial Cystitis
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Iron Metabolism Disorders
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Itchy Skin
Joint Pain
Kidney Infection
Kidney Stone Pain (Renal Colic)
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Limb Pain
Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Low Back Pain
Low Blood Oxygen Level
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Malaise and Fatigue
Malnutrition
Mood Disorders (Dysthymia and Cyclothymia)
Muscle Weakness
Nail and Nail Bed Infection
Nail Infection
Nephrotic Syndrome
Neurogenic Bladder
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Obesity
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Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Overactive Bladder
Overweight
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pericardial Disease
Peripheral Autonomic Neuropathy
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Pneumonia
Polyneuropathy
Polyuria
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Potassium Deficiency
Prostatitis
Renal Artery Arteriosclerotic Disease
Restless Leg Syndrome
Rhabdomyolysis
Ringworm
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Sarcoidosis
Secondary Diabetes Mellitus
Secondary Hypertension
Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Shortness of Breath
Sinus Bradycardia
Skin Ulcer
Sleep Apnea
Small Kidney
Swine Flu
Systemic Vasculitis
Testicular Dysfunction
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Stones
Varicose Veins
Vasculitis
Venous Compression
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Venous Insufficiency
Vertigo
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Viral Hepatitis
Viral Infection
Vitamin B Deficiency
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Wegener's Granulomatosis
Wheezing
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Yeast Infections
Cosmetic Procedure
Endovascular Procedure
Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
Hemodialysis
Peritoneal Dialysis
Smoking Cessation Counseling
Venous Sclerotherapy
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    4.5
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    About Dr. Ziad Sara, MD

    Specialties*
    • Nephrology

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    Years of Experience
    • 32 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, University 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, Nephrology 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 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 Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease, Hypercalcemia and Hyperkalemia, 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.

    69 patients have reviewed Dr. Sara. The overall rating for this provider is 4.5. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Sara.

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