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From our entire staff, we welcome you to Kidney Specialists of Minnesota, the premiere Nephrology practice in the Twin Cities and surrounding communities!
Kidney Specialists of Minnesota (KSM) is the largest private nephrology practice in Minnesota and was founded in 1978 for the purpose of providing services to patients with chronic kidney disease, hypertension, diabetes, kidney transplants, kidney disorders and end stage renal disease.
A Nephrologist is a physician who has been educated and trained in kidney disease, kidney transplantation and dialysis therapy.
Our mission is to provide the highest quality and most advanced medical care available. We have multiple locations, 19 Nephrologists as well as specialized Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants to serve you. Our physicians are on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
What to bring to your appointment
On your first visit you should arrive 15 minutes early to complete necessary medical forms. Please bring the following items with you:
| • | A list of current prescriptions and over-the-counter medications you are taking, including the dose and frequency |
| • | Insurance cards |
| • | Any recent test results |
| • | Referral forms if required by your insurance company |
If you are a new patient, please ask your Primary care provider to send us a copy of your medical records before your appointment, so that our physicians are better able to assess your needs.