Dr. Michael Alan Kraus M.D., Internist
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Dr. Michael Alan Kraus M.D.

Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology

5/5(19)
8803 North Meridian Street Indianapolis Indiana, 46260
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5/5

About

Michael Alan Kraus, MD, FACP, works for Indiana University as a Professor of Medicine, nephrology clinical coordinator, and Medical Director of Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis (CAPD), Hemodialysis and Acute Dialysis Units in Indianapolis, Indiana.  He is considered to be an expert in home dialysis and other renal replacement therapies for those suffering from renal disease.  He is currently conducting research in shorter home renal replacement therapies, and also places peritoneal dialysis catheters in locally. This is done so those with any stage of renal disease can go about without having to sit in a dialysis center.  Dr. Kraus has presented his technique to various renal symposiums nationally, and has been published on these topics.

Education and Training

Indiana University

In Univ Sch of Med, Indianapolis In 1985

Indiana University School of Medicine 1985

Board Certification

American Board of Internal Medicine- Nephrology

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 39 years of experience

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Spoken at American Dialysis Centers and Dialysis Symposiums -

Awards

  • Chris Blagg Award, 2012   
  • Top Doctors and Best Doctors, 1998-Present   
  • Indianapolis Monthly Top Doctors   

Treatments

  • Acute Kidney Failure, Chronic Kidney Disease, End-stage Renal Disease (esrd) And More

Fellowships

  • University Iowa (Renal)

Professional Society Memberships

  • National Kidney Foundation, International Society of Nephrology, American Society of Diagnostic and Interventional Nephrology

What do you attribute your success to?

  • Desire to Imrpove Healthcare in Dialysis Patients

Hobbies / Sports

  • Divisional Lacrosse with his Daughter

Favorite professional publications

  • CJSAN

Dr. Michael Alan Kraus M.D.'s Practice location

8803 North Meridian Street -
Indianapolis, Indiana 46260
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New patients: 317-963-6875

550 UNIVERSITY BLVD -
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46202
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New patients: 317-963-6875, 317-274-7453
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Patient Experience with Dr. Kraus


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Dr. Michael Alan Kraus M.D. has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 19 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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