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Dr. Douglas Lax, DO
Nephrology* Age 68
Dr. Douglas Lax, DO
5.0 (1 Ratings)

Offers telehealth

Dr. Douglas Lax, DO is a Nephrologist in Rockville Centre, NY.
Dr. Douglas Lax, DO
5.0 (1 Ratings)

Dr. Douglas Lax, DO

Nephrology* Age 68
Rockville Centre, NY
Accepting new patients
43 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Douglas Lax, DO is a Nephrologist in Rockville Centre, NY.

About Dr. Douglas Lax, DO

Dr. Lax graduated from Loma Linda University School of Medicine in 1983 and completed a residency at Long Island College Hospital. Dr. Douglas Lax, DO is a Nephrologist in Rockville Centre, NY and has 43 years experience. Dr. Lax has experience treating conditions like Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease and Acute Kidney Failure among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Lax's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Lax also speaks Chinese. Dr. Lax is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Acute Kidney Failure
Nephritis and Nephropathy
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Nephritis and Nephropathy
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Acute Kidney Failure
Nephritis and Nephropathy
Hyperparathyroidism
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Hyperkalemia
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Chronic Kidney Diseases
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III
End-Stage Renal Disease
Vitamin D Deficiency
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Dehydration
Renal Hyperparathyroidism
Proteinuria
Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage IV
Hypertension
Hypercalcemia
Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage II
Hypokalemia
Gout
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Nephrotic Syndrome
Renal Osteodystrophy
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Hydronephrosis
Congenital Cystic Kidney Disease
Kidney Stones
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage I
Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD)
Hemodialysis
Renal Artery Arteriosclerotic Disease
Acidosis
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Acute Kidney Infection
Alkalosis
Amyloidosis
Chronic Glomerulonephritis
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage V
Congenital Polycystic Kidney Disease
Diabetes
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Diabetes Insipidus
Goodpasture's Disease
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Kidney Infection
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus
Pyonephrosis
Rhabdomyolysis
Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Systemic Vasculitis
Traumatic Acute Kidney Injury
Vasculitis
Wegener's Granulomatosis
Kidney Transplant Evaluation
Living Kidney Donor Evaluation
Peritoneal Dialysis
Renal Scan
Ultrasound, Kidney

Accepted Insurance Plans

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  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Select
  • Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
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  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Choice Care PPO
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
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  • MultiPlan PPO

Where Dr. Douglas Lax, DO Sees Patients

  1. 1 Island Renal Physicians PC
    242 Merrick Rd Ste 304, Rockville Centre, NY 11570
    Monday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    09:00 - 17:00
  2. 2 Office
    364 Merrick Rd, Rockville Centre, NY 11570
  3. 3 CHS Physician Partners PC
    250 Pettit Ave, Bellmore, NY 11710
  4. 4 Huntington Artificial Kidney Center-Freeport
    351 S Main St, Freeport, NY 11520

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Jan 08, 2025
Dr. Lax is extremely thorough and takes the time to get to know your illness before meeting. I was extremely impressed.
Romie Caiaccio — Jan 08, 2025
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Meet Dr. Douglas Lax, DO

Languages Spoken
Chinese
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Nephrology
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FAQs About Dr. Lax's Practice

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Douglas Lax, DO. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Lax's profile.

Dr. Lax frequently treats the following conditions: Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease and Acute Kidney Failure. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Douglas Lax, DO is affiliated with Mercy Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Douglas Lax, DO holds board certification in Internal Medicine and Nephrology.

Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • Loma Linda University School of Medicine
    1983
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Internal Medicine and Nephrology
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.
Residency Hospital
  • Long Island College Hospital
    1987
Residency Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
  • NYU Medical School
    1987
Fellowship Hospital

Hospitals Where Dr. Douglas Lax, DO Practices

  • Mercy Medical Center

    1000 N Village Ave, Rockville Centre, NY

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