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Dr. James Sim, MD
Nephrology* Age 53
Dr. James Sim, MD

Offers telehealth

Dr. James Sim, MD is a Nephrologist in Baton Rouge, LA.
Dr. James Sim, MD

Dr. James Sim, MD

Nephrology* Age 53
Baton Rouge, LA
Accepting new patients
24 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. James Sim, MD is a Nephrologist in Baton Rouge, LA.
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About Dr. James Sim, MD

Dr. Sim graduated from Augusta University Medical College of Georgia in 2002 and completed a residency at University Ala Hospital. Dr. James Sim, MD is a Nephrologist in Baton Rouge, LA and has 24 years experience. Dr. Sim has experience treating conditions like Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease, Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease, Chronic Kidney Disease Stage V, Parathyroid (Gland) Disease, Hyperparathyroidism, Nephritis and Nephropathy, Proteinuria, Chronic Kidney Diseases, Renal Hyperparathyroidism, Chronic Kidney Disease Stage IV, Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders, Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III, Diabetes With Renal Manifestations, Mineral Metabolism Disorders, Vitamin D Deficiency and Gout among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Sim's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Sim is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

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Experience Check

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

Accepted Insurance Plans

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  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
  • MVP Health Care PPO
  • Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Choice Plus POS II
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Aetna
    Open Choice PPO
  • Nexus Open Access
    Choice Plus POS
    Navigate HMO
    Medica Choice
    Options PPO
    Navigate POS
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • Blue Card PPO
  • National POS
    Choice Care Network PPO
    HMO Premier HMO
    Choice POS
    Choice Care PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • BlueConnect HMO-POS
  • Superior Health Plan
  • Verity Healthnet POS

Where Dr. James Sim, MD Sees Patients

  1. 1 LSU Health Baton Rouge Medicine Clinics
    5131 Odonovan Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
  2. 2 Office
    2647 S Saint Elizabeth Blvd Ste 311, Gonzales, LA 70737
  3. 3 Fresenius Medical Care Donaldsonville
    101 Plimsol Dr, Donaldsonville, LA 70346

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Meet Dr. James Sim, MD

Specialties*
Nephrology
Internal Medicine
Specialties*
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FAQs About Dr. Sim's Practice

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Dr. Sim frequently treats the following conditions: Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease, Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease, Chronic Kidney Disease Stage V, Parathyroid (Gland) Disease, Hyperparathyroidism, Nephritis and Nephropathy, Proteinuria, Chronic Kidney Diseases, Renal Hyperparathyroidism, Chronic Kidney Disease Stage IV, Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders, Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III, Diabetes With Renal Manifestations, Mineral Metabolism Disorders, Vitamin D Deficiency and Gout. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. James Sim, MD is affiliated with Baton Rouge General-Bluebonnet.

Yes, Dr. James Sim, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine and Nephrology.

Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • Augusta University Medical College of Georgia
    2002
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.
Internship
  • University Ala Hospital
    2003
Internship
Residency Hospital
  • University Ala Hospital
    2005
Residency Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
  • University Ala Hospital
    2007
Fellowship Hospital

Hospitals Where Dr. James Sim, MD Practices

  • Baton Rouge General-Bluebonnet

    8585 Picardy Ave, Baton Rouge, LA

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