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Dr. Terrence Scott Bjordahl, MD

Specializes in: Adult Nephrology
Ohio State University College of Medicine (2001)
Professional interests include: hypertension (high blood pressure), kidney problems, polycystic kidney disease, and more.
1250 East 3900 South Suite 410
Salt Lake City, UT 84124

Dr. Terrence Scott Bjordahl, MD is a nephrologist in Salt Lake City, UT specializing in adult nephrology. He graduated from Ohio State University College of Medicine in 2001 and has 24 years of experience. Dr. Terrence Scott Bjordahl, MD is affiliated with Optum, University of Utah Health, St. Mark's Hospital, MountainStar Healthcare, OptumCare Utah and UNIVERSITY OF UTAH ADULT SERVICES.

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Office Locations

MountainStar Healthcare

1250 East 3900 South Suite 410
Salt Lake City, UT 84124
(801) 281-5996
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1525 W 2100 S
Salt Lake City, UT 84119
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1743 W Redstone Center Drive
Park City, UT 84098
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196 E 2000 N Suite 112
Tooele, UT 84074
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380 East 1500 South
Heber City, UT 84032
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3854 W 5400 S
Taylorsville, UT 84118
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3854 W 5400 S
Taylorsville, UT 84129
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3900 South, 1250 East St. Mark S Hospital East Medical Building
Salt Lake City, UT 84124
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423 S Wakara Way Suite 200
Salt Lake City, UT 84108
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50 N Medical Drive
Salt Lake City, UT 84132
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515 E 100 S Suite 350
Salt Lake City, UT 84102
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74 West Vine Street
Murray, UT 84107
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OptumCare Utah

Organization:u of U Dialysis-landmark Ltach
Salt Lake City, UT 84107
(801) 507-9000
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Some issues Dr. Terrence Scott Bjordahl, MD can help you with:

Dialysis

Dialysis is a procedure that replicates renal (kidney) function by filtering patients' blood. When kidneys do not work properly, waste can accumulate in the blood and unbalanced chemicals can impair the body's critical functions. In order to stay healthy, a person without proper kidney function must receive dialysis. There are two forms of dialysis treatment: hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis. Both forms of dialysis are recurring treatments that in many cases last throughout the lifetime of the affected patient. Patients who briefly lose renal function may slowly reduce the frequency of dialysis sessions until their kidneys recover. However, most patients who start on dialysis remain on dialysis for the rest of their lives or until they receive a kidney transplant.

A number of conditions can worsen renal function and lead to end-stage or acute kidney failure. When kidneys fail (i.e. nearly 90 percent of their function is lost), dialysis is typically prescribed. Conditions that cause chronic kidney failure (eventually requiring dialysis) include:

  • Type 1 and 2 Diabetes
  • Pyelonephritis, recurring kidney infection
  • Glomerulonephritis, inflammation of the kidney's filtering parts
  • Polycystic kidney disease
  • Interstitial nephritis, inflammation of the kidney's tubules
  • High blood pressure
  • Vesicoureteral reflux, improper bladder emptying

For hemodialysis (the more common form of dialysis), a patient will visit a hospital or clinic and be connected to a dialysis machine by a needle attached to a tube that draws blood from the arm. The drawn blood is transferred to the dialysis machine, where it is filtered and separated until clean. Waste products from the blood pass into a fluid called dialysate, which is pumped out of the machine into a waste receptacle. The machine also measures and helps ensure the blood has the appropriate level of fluid, electrolytes, and pH. A tube delivers the cleaned blood back into the patient's body. A dialysis session like this will typically last for three to four hours, with a patient undergoing dialysis around three times per week.

A second method of dialysis is known as peritoneal dialysis. Unlike hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis can be performed at home by oneself after an initial surgery. To start, a physician (generally a surgeon) will make a small incision in the lower abdomen and insert and surgically attach a catheter (thin tube). At home, the patient connects a pump to the abdomen catheter, delivering dialysate (dialysis fluid) from a bag hanging on a wheeled stand. This fluid enters the peritoneal cavity (greater abdomen area containing the stomach, liver, and intestines) and collects waste through osmosis, where waste in the blood moves across a membrane and into the dialysate. This process continues for several hours until the fluid concentration is equal between the blood and dialysate, at which point the fluid can be drained. The fluid can then be passed through a machine called a cycler, which removes waste and allows for the dialysate to be reused. This process is repeated about four times per day. Dialysis patients must limit the amount of fluid they consume prior to receiving dialysis and should also avoid eating salty foods. The cycler cannot filter more than a certain amount of waste products from the blood.

Kidneys are important organs, and dialysis treatments are vital for those with renal dysfunction. For many, dialysis is not so much a medical procedure but a part of their normal life.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Terrence Scott Bjordahl, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Affordability:

hospital care
inpatient care
inpatient hospital care

In 2023, Dr. Terrence Scott Bjordahl, MD had a list price for hospital care, inpatient care, and inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Utah. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Terrence Scott Bjordahl, MD treated as a nephrologist in Salt Lake City, UT during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, dialysis and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Terrence Scott Bjordahl, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis 101
doctor visit 297
hospital care 290
inpatient care 290
lab tests 37

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Terrence Scott Bjordahl, MD.

Gender
Male 174
Female 154
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 244
Black 0
Hispanic 39
Asian 24
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 115
From 75 to 84 75
85 and over 23
Less than 65 115

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Terrence Scott Bjordahl, MD in 2013

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Terrence Scott Bjordahl, MD treated during 2013 were chronic kidney disease, hypertension, diabetes and high cholesterol.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 63
Stroke 8
Ischemic Heart Disease 45
Depression 32
Chronic Kidney Disease 75
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 15
Heart Failure 35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 64
Dementia 8
Cancer 5

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Terrence Scott Bjordahl, MD treated as a nephrologist in Salt Lake City, UT during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care, dialysis and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Terrence Scott Bjordahl, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis 72
doctor visit 334
hospital care 363
inpatient care 363
lab tests 14

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Terrence Scott Bjordahl, MD.

Gender
Male 164
Female 172
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 253
Black 0
Hispanic 33
Asian 27
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 112
From 75 to 84 88
85 and over 32
Less than 65 104

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Terrence Scott Bjordahl, MD in 2014

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Terrence Scott Bjordahl, MD treated during 2014 were chronic kidney disease, hypertension, high cholesterol and diabetes.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 65
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 45
Depression 33
Chronic Kidney Disease 75
Asthma 12
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 15
Heart Failure 36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 59
Dementia 10
Cancer 7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Terrence Scott Bjordahl, MD treated as a nephrologist in Salt Lake City, UT during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care, dialysis and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Terrence Scott Bjordahl, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis 65
doctor visit 342
hospital care 285
inpatient care 285
lab tests 32

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Terrence Scott Bjordahl, MD.

Gender
Male 348
Female 354
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 510
Black 26
Hispanic 74
Asian 54
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 232
From 75 to 84 182
85 and over 64
Less than 65 224

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Terrence Scott Bjordahl, MD in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Terrence Scott Bjordahl, MD treated during 2015 were chronic kidney disease, hypertension, high cholesterol and diabetes.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 65
Stroke 9
Ischemic Heart Disease 49
Depression 34
Chronic Kidney Disease 75
Asthma 13
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 15
Heart Failure 37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 61
Dementia 10
Cancer 7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Terrence Scott Bjordahl, MD treated as a nephrologist in Salt Lake City, UT during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care, dialysis and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Terrence Scott Bjordahl, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis 57
doctor visit 377
hospital care 190
inpatient care 190
lab tests 11

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Terrence Scott Bjordahl, MD.

Gender
Male 165
Female 148
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 233
Black 0
Hispanic 34
Asian 22
Other 11
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 105
From 75 to 84 95
85 and over 38
Less than 65 75

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Terrence Scott Bjordahl, MD in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Terrence Scott Bjordahl, MD treated during 2016 were chronic kidney disease, hypertension, high cholesterol and diabetes.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 66
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 48
Depression 33
Chronic Kidney Disease 75
Asthma 19
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 18
Heart Failure 36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 57
Dementia 12
Cancer 6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Terrence Scott Bjordahl, MD treated as a nephrologist in Salt Lake City, UT during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Terrence Scott Bjordahl, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis 65
doctor visit 362
hospital care 236
inpatient care 236

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Terrence Scott Bjordahl, MD.

Gender
Male 171
Female 168
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 252
Black 13
Hispanic 34
Asian 22
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 126
From 75 to 84 95
85 and over 33
Less than 65 85

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Terrence Scott Bjordahl, MD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Terrence Scott Bjordahl, MD treated during 2017 were chronic kidney disease, hypertension, diabetes and high cholesterol.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 59
Stroke 8
Ischemic Heart Disease 48
Depression 33
Chronic Kidney Disease 75
Asthma 14
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 16
Heart Failure 39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 15
Diabetes 59
Dementia 12
Cancer 6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Terrence Scott Bjordahl, MD treated as a nephrologist in Salt Lake City, UT during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care, dialysis and hemofiltration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Terrence Scott Bjordahl, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis 58
doctor visit 359
hemofiltration 21
hospital care 221
inpatient care 221

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Terrence Scott Bjordahl, MD.

Gender
Male 191
Female 159
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 248
Black 0
Hispanic 40
Asian 23
Other 21
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 129
From 75 to 84 102
85 and over 31
Less than 65 88

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Terrence Scott Bjordahl, MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Terrence Scott Bjordahl, MD treated during 2018 were chronic kidney disease, hypertension, high cholesterol and diabetes.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 62
Stroke 8
Ischemic Heart Disease 50
Depression 35
Chronic Kidney Disease 75
Asthma 16
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 16
Heart Failure 44
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 17
Diabetes 57
Dementia 13
Cancer 6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Terrence Scott Bjordahl, MD treated as a nephrologist in Salt Lake City, UT during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Terrence Scott Bjordahl, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis 34
doctor visit 383
hospital care 214
inpatient care 214

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Terrence Scott Bjordahl, MD.

Gender
Male 175
Female 159
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 245
Black 0
Hispanic 30
Asian 25
Other 16
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 117
From 75 to 84 108
85 and over 31
Less than 65 78

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Terrence Scott Bjordahl, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Terrence Scott Bjordahl, MD treated during 2019 were chronic kidney disease, hypertension, high cholesterol and diabetes.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 62
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 48
Depression 31
Chronic Kidney Disease 75
Asthma 12
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 17
Heart Failure 39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 57
Dementia 12
Cancer 5

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Terrence Scott Bjordahl, MD treated as a nephrologist in Salt Lake City, UT during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Terrence Scott Bjordahl, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis 42
doctor visit 301
hospital care 207
inpatient care 207

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Terrence Scott Bjordahl, MD.

Gender
Male 181
Female 159
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 250
Black 0
Hispanic 37
Asian 23
Other 15
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 121
From 75 to 84 107
85 and over 31
Less than 65 81

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Terrence Scott Bjordahl, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Terrence Scott Bjordahl, MD treated during 2020 were chronic kidney disease, hypertension, high cholesterol and diabetes.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 59
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 49
Depression 30
Chronic Kidney Disease 75
Asthma 12
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 17
Heart Failure 41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 54
Dementia 9
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Terrence Scott Bjordahl, MD treated as a nephrologist in Salt Lake City, UT during 2021 were hospital care, inpatient care and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Terrence Scott Bjordahl, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis 22
doctor visit 399
hospital care 176
inpatient care 176

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Terrence Scott Bjordahl, MD.

Gender
Male 154
Female 158
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 247
Black 0
Hispanic 27
Asian 0
Other 17
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 122
From 75 to 84 109
85 and over 24
Less than 65 57

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Terrence Scott Bjordahl, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Terrence Scott Bjordahl, MD treated during 2021 were chronic kidney disease, hypertension, high cholesterol and diabetes.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 67
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 48
Depression 33
Chronic Kidney Disease 75
Asthma 13
Osteoperosis 13
Atrial Fibrilation 17
Heart Failure 40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 54
Dementia 9
Cancer 8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Terrence Scott Bjordahl, MD treated as a nephrologist in Salt Lake City, UT during 2022 were hospital care, inpatient care and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Terrence Scott Bjordahl, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis 19
doctor visit 389
hospital care 174
inpatient care 174

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Terrence Scott Bjordahl, MD.

Gender
Male 155
Female 145
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 239
Black 0
Hispanic 22
Asian 16
Other 12
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 123
From 75 to 84 101
85 and over 32
Less than 65 44

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Terrence Scott Bjordahl, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Terrence Scott Bjordahl, MD treated during 2022 were chronic kidney disease, high cholesterol, hypertension and diabetes.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 38
Depression 32
Chronic Kidney Disease 75
Asthma 14
Osteoperosis 17
Atrial Fibrilation 28
Heart Failure 34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 16
Diabetes 51
Dementia 6
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Terrence Scott Bjordahl, MD treated as a nephrologist in Salt Lake City, UT during 2023 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Terrence Scott Bjordahl, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 429
hospital care 53
inpatient care 53

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Terrence Scott Bjordahl, MD.

Gender
Male 149
Female 147
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 239
Black 0
Hispanic 23
Asian 16
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 103
From 75 to 84 126
85 and over 36
Less than 65 31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Terrence Scott Bjordahl, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Terrence Scott Bjordahl, MD treated during 2023 were chronic kidney disease, high cholesterol, hypertension and diabetes.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 8
Ischemic Heart Disease 39
Depression 33
Chronic Kidney Disease 75
Asthma 15
Osteoperosis 19
Atrial Fibrilation 29
Heart Failure 32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 14
Diabetes 45
Dementia 9
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Terrence Scott Bjordahl, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Terrence Scott Bjordahl, MD treated as a nephrologist in Salt Lake City, UT were hospital care, inpatient care, dialysis and lab tests.

dialysis 53
doctor visit 361
hemofiltration 21
hospital care 219
inpatient care 219
lab tests 23

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Terrence Scott Bjordahl, MD.

Gender
Male 184
Female 174
Ethnicity
Black / African American 3
Asian / Pacific Islander 22
Non-Hispanic White 269
Hispanic 35
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Other 8
Age
75 to 84 108
85 and over 34
Less than 65 89
65 to 74 127

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Terrence Scott Bjordahl, MD From 2013 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Terrence Scott Bjordahl, MD treated were chronic kidney disease, hypertension, high cholesterol and diabetes.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 65
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 46
Depression 32
Chronic Kidney Disease 75
Asthma 13
Osteoporosis 10
Heart Failure 37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 56
Atrial Fibrillation 18
Dementia 10
Cancer 7

Education & Training

Dr. Terrence Scott Bjordahl, MD graduated from Ohio State University College of Medicine in 2001. He completed residency at University of Utah Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Nephrology) and has a state license in Utah.

Medical School: Ohio State University College of Medicine (2001)

Residency: University of Utah Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Nephrology)

Licensed In: Utah

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Terrence Scott Bjordahl, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Optum
University of Utah Health
St. Mark's Hospital
MountainStar Healthcare
OptumCare Utah
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH ADULT SERVICES

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Terrence Scott Bjordahl, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.91 out of 5 stars based on 377 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Terrence Scott Bjordahl, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Salt Lake City, UT. 

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Terrence Scott Bjordahl, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation $82 ZORTRESS
$82
Travere Therapeutics, Inc. $8 Thiola
$8
Retrophin, Inc. $4 (815) Thiola
$4
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $82
Education $12

Biography

Dr. Terrence Bjordahl works as an adult nephrology. Dr. Bjordahl's clinical interests encompass polycystic kidney disease, hypertension (high blood pressure), and dialysis. He is professionally affiliated with the University of Utah Health. After attending Ohio State University College of Medicine for medical school, he completed his residency training at a hospital affiliated with the University of Utah. Patients gave Dr. Bjordahl an average rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5).

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