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Dr. Michael Rokaw, MD

Dr. Michael Rokaw, MD

Nephrology*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Michael Rokaw, MD is a nephrologist in Shreveport, LA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Rokaw has extensive experience in Glomerulonephritis & Nephropathy. He graduated from State University of New York at Buffalo in 1988. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Willis Knighton North and CHRISTUS Shreveport-Bossier Health System. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

5 Star Rating
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1800 Buckner St Ste C120 Shreveport, LA 71101
Telehealth available

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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Eva – Feb 28, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Lauren Hire – Aug 27, 2024
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What could be improved
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Apr 12, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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carol in keithville – Nov 22, 2017
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care philosophy

Prevent Progression of Chronic Kidney Disease. Optimize care for Chronic Kidney Disease by managing hypertension, anemia, secondary hyperparathyroidism, diabetes, immunizations. Follow NKF K/DOQI guidelines. Recognize high association of Chronic...read more
  • Nephrology

  • Internal Medicine

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  • University Pittsburgh

    Fellowship Hospital
  • University Pittsburgh

    Residency Hospital
  • University Pittsburgh

    Internship Hospital
  • State University Of New York At Buffalo

    Medical School, 1988
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Internal Medicine
Nephrology
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  • CarboxylMethylation of the Beta subunit of XeNaC regulates, 1998

  • local state numbers of kidney diseases rise, 7/12/05

  • A second enzyme protecting mineralocorticoid receptors from glucocorticoid, 1998

  • Differential glycosylaion of MUC1., 1996

  • Sepsis or ischemia in experimental acute renal failure: What have we learned?, 1995

  • FK506 and rapamycin, but not cyclosporin inhibit aldosterone stimulated sodium transport in A6 cells, 1996

  • Chronic regulation of transepithelial Na+ transport by the rate of apical Na entry., 1996

  • Rapamycin inhibits Protein Kinase C activity and stimulates sodium transport in A6 cells, 1996

  • Regulation of a sodium channel associated G-protein by aldosterone., 1996

  • “Experimental Acute Renal Failure” in Update in Intensive Care and Emergency Medicine (20) – Acute Renal Failure in the Critically Ill., 1995

  • Vasopression stimulates sodium transport in A6 via a phosphatidylinoside-3-kinase dependent pathway, 1999

  • outstanding teaching resident award-University of Pittsburgh, 1991

  • On list of Shreveport/Bossier Best Physicians-SB Magazine, 2004,2005

  • Fellow American Society Nephrology, 2004

  • National Kidney Foundation Young Investigator Grant Recipient, 1995

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Locations

Practice

Northwest Louisiana Nephrology LLC1800 Buckner St Ste C120 Shreveport, LA 71101
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Practice

Office2501 Greenwood Rd Shreveport, LA 71103
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Fresenius Medical Care Pierremont2240 E Bert Kouns Industrial Loop Shreveport, LA 71105
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