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Dr. Richard O'Donovan, MD
Nephrology* Age 71
Dr. Richard O'Donovan, MD
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Dr. Richard O'Donovan, MD is a Nephrologist in Monroe, LA.
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Dr. Richard O'Donovan, MD

Nephrology* Age 71
Monroe, LA
Accepting new patients
47 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Richard O'Donovan, MD is a Nephrologist in Monroe, LA.

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Dr. O'Donovan graduated from NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF IRELAND / FACULTY OF MEDICINE in 1979 and completed a residency at Kings College Hosp/Dulwich|Kings Coll/Dulwich/Brighton|Queen Mary's Hospital. Dr. Richard O'Donovan, MD is a Nephrologist in Monroe, LA and has 47 years experience. Dr. O'Donovan currently practices at Practice and is affiliated with Ashley County Medical Center, Delhi Hospital, Franklin Medical Center, Glenwood Regional Medical Center, Madison Parish Hospital, Morehouse General Hospital, Richardson Medical Center, St Francis Medical Center, Union General Hospital and West Carroll Memorial Hospital. Dr. O'Donovan has experience treating conditions like Hyperparathyroidism, Parathyroid (Gland) Disease, Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease, Renal Hyperparathyroidism, Nephritis and Nephropathy, Vitamin D Deficiency, Chronic Kidney Diseases, Chronic Kidney Disease Stage IV, Mineral Metabolism Disorders, Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III and Hyperkalemia among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. O'Donovan's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. O'Donovan is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Hyperparathyroidism
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Hyperparathyroidism
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Renal Hyperparathyroidism
Nephritis and Nephropathy
Vitamin D Deficiency
Chronic Kidney Diseases
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage IV
Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III
Hyperkalemia
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
End-Stage Renal Disease
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage V
Nephrotic Syndrome
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage II
Hypercalcemia
Proteinuria
Gout
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Hypertension
Hypokalemia
Hydronephrosis
Acute Kidney Failure
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia
Kidney Stones
Limb Swelling
Acidosis
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Acute Glomerulonephritis
Alkalosis
Amyloidosis
Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD)
Chronic Glomerulonephritis
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage I
Congenital Anomalies of Kidney
Congenital Cystic Kidney Disease
Congenital Renal Agenesis and Dysgenesis
Dehydration
Goodpasture's Disease
Iron Metabolism Disorders
Kidney Hypertrophy
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Renal Artery Arteriosclerotic Disease
Small Kidney
Systemic Vasculitis
Traumatic Acute Kidney Injury
Vasculitis
Hemodialysis
Kidney Transplant Evaluation
Living Kidney Donor Evaluation
Peritoneal Dialysis
Renal Scan
Ultrasound

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Jan 06, 2026
I was told you have 50 % kidney which is plenty to last the rest of your life and dismissed with no advice on diet, etc. it was a total waste of my time.
— Jan 06, 2026
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Richard O'Donovan, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. O'Donovan's profile.

Dr. O'Donovan frequently treats the following conditions: Hyperparathyroidism, Parathyroid (Gland) Disease, Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease, Renal Hyperparathyroidism, Nephritis and Nephropathy, Vitamin D Deficiency, Chronic Kidney Diseases, Chronic Kidney Disease Stage IV, Mineral Metabolism Disorders, Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III and Hyperkalemia. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Richard O'Donovan, MD is affiliated with Ashley County Medical Center, Delhi Hospital, Franklin Medical Center, Glenwood Regional Medical Center, Madison Parish Hospital, Morehouse General Hospital, Richardson Medical Center, St Francis Medical Center, Union General Hospital and West Carroll Memorial Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Richard O'Donovan, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine and Nephrology.

Education
Medical Education
  • NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF IRELAND / FACULTY OF MEDICINE
    1979
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Internal Medicine and Nephrology
Board Certifications
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Internship
  • Ben Secours Hospital
    1980
Internship
Residency Hospital
  • Kings College Hosp/Dulwich|Kings Coll/Dulwich/Brighton|Queen Mary's Hospital
    1983
Residency Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
  • University Rochester
    1988
Fellowship Hospital

Hospital Affiliations

  • Ashley County Medical Center

    1015 Unity Rd, Crossett, AR

  • Delhi Hospital

    407 Cincinnati St, Delhi, LA

  • Franklin Medical Center

    2106 Loop Rd, Winnsboro, LA

  • Glenwood Regional Medical Center

    503 McMillan Rd, West Monroe, LA

  • Madison Parish Hospital

    900 Johnson St, Tallulah, LA

  • Morehouse General Hospital

    323 W Walnut Ave, Bastrop, LA

  • Richardson Medical Center

    254 Highway 3048, Rayville, LA

  • St Francis Medical Center

    309 Jackson St, Monroe, LA

  • Union General Hospital

    901 James Ave, Farmerville, LA

  • West Carroll Memorial Hospital

    706 Ross St, Oak Grove, LA

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