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Dr. Jennifer Lynn Hunt, MD

(87 Ratings)

Specializes in: Adult Nephrology

University of Minnesota Medical School (1999)

Professional interests include: hypertension (high blood pressure), kidney transplant, chronic kidney disease (CKD), and more.

1601 St. Francis Avenue
Shakopee, MN 55379

(952) 428-3535

Dr. Jennifer Lynn Hunt, MD is a nephrologist in Shakopee, MN specializing in adult nephrology. She graduated from University of Minnesota Medical School in 1999 and has 26 years of experience. Dr. Jennifer Lynn Hunt, MD is affiliated with St. Francis Regional Medical Center and Allina Health.

Office Locations

Address:

1601 St. Francis Avenue
Shakopee, MN 55379

Some issues Dr. Jennifer Lynn Hunt, 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.

Kidney Stones

Kidney stones are hard deposits that form in the kidneys, made up of minerals that are normally present in urine. They can vary in size, from as small as a grain of sand to as large as a nickel, occasionally even larger. Sometimes they lodge in the kidney, and sometimes they break free and make their way out through the urinary tract, which can be extremely painful.

Kidney stones can be smooth or jagged and are yellow to brown in color. They are mostly comprised of the minerals calcium, oxalate, and phosphorus. Examining the stones to see what they are made of can show what caused the stone to be formed in the first place. For example, a stone made of mostly calcium, which is the most common type, can happen any time the urine becomes too concentrated due to dehydration or a blockage in the kidney. A uric acid stone forms when acid levels in the urine get too high, usually due to excessive consumption of animal protein such as meat and fish. A struvite stone is a sign of certain infections, and a cystine stone can be due to a genetic disorder that raises the risk of kidney stones.

The most common symptom of kidney stones is pain, either in the back or lower abdomen, or severe pain when urinating. There may also be blood in the urine. Treatment for kidney stones depends on how large the stone is. Very small stones can pass out of the body on their own, and they do not require treatment other than drinking adequate water and taking pain killers. Larger stones need to be broken apart and removed. The main treatment options are:

Shock wave lithotripsy, which uses sound wave vibrations to break apart the stone
Percutaneous nephrolithotomy, or the use of a very tiny tool (like a wire inserted through the back) to break apart and remove the stone
Ureteroscopy, a thin tube inserted through the urethra and bladder to the stone, where tiny tools can grasp the stone and remove

People who have had one kidney stone are at risk of developing another. To reduce this risk, patients are given instructions specific to the type of stone they developed. Generally the instructions will include drinking more water to dilute the urine, but it may also involve lowering sodium intake or eating less meat.

blood draw	310
dialysis	34
doctor visit	408
lab tests	261

**Gender**
Male	97
Female	130

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	195
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	11
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	64
From 75 to 84	64
85 and over	46
Less than 65	53

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	48
Dementia	11
Cancer	8

blood draw	280
dialysis	38
doctor visit	363
hospital care	34
inpatient care	34
lab tests	239
preventive care	12
vaccines	12

**Gender**
Male	99
Female	105

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	171
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	14
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	49
From 75 to 84	61
85 and over	39
Less than 65	55

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	47
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

blood draw	208
dialysis	27
doctor visit	350
hospital care	77
inpatient care	77
lab tests	151

**Gender**
Male	186
Female	208

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	326
Black	22
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	92
From 75 to 84	128
85 and over	56
Less than 65	118

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	49
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

blood draw	106
dialysis	46
doctor visit	340
hospital care	32
inpatient care	32
lab tests	43

**Gender**
Male	95
Female	93

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	150
Black	11
Hispanic	0
Asian	11
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	48
From 75 to 84	58
85 and over	32
Less than 65	50

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	26
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	53
Dementia	11
Cancer	8

blood draw	179
dialysis	40
doctor visit	349
hospital care	19
inpatient care	19

**Gender**
Male	90
Female	97

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	150
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	13
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	55
From 75 to 84	59
85 and over	36
Less than 65	37

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	53
Dementia	13
Cancer	14

blood draw	188
dialysis	39
doctor visit	314
hospital care	16
inpatient care	16

**Gender**
Male	98
Female	89

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	149
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	60
From 75 to 84	58
85 and over	28
Less than 65	41

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	59
Dementia	14
Cancer	14

blood draw	239
dialysis	77
doctor visit	422
hospital care	70
inpatient care	70
lab tests	570

**Gender**
Male	153
Female	122

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	231
Black	12
Hispanic	0
Asian	12
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	94
From 75 to 84	86
85 and over	46
Less than 65	49

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	54
Dementia	10
Cancer	14

blood draw	138
dialysis	78
doctor visit	173
hospital care	83
inpatient care	83
lab tests	665

**Gender**
Male	105
Female	94

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	164
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	11
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	77
From 75 to 84	61
85 and over	28
Less than 65	33

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	49
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	59
Dementia	14
Cancer	12

blood draw	220
dialysis	113
doctor visit	366
hospital care	50
inpatient care	50
lab tests	867

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jennifer Lynn Hunt, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Jennifer Lynn Hunt, MD treated as a nephrologist in Shakopee, MN were lab tests, blood draw, dialysis and hospital care.

blood draw	207
dialysis	54
doctor visit	343
hospital care	47
inpatient care	47
lab tests	407
preventive care	12
vaccines	12

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jennifer Lynn Hunt, MD.

**Gender**
Female	93
Male	92

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	4
Asian / Pacific Islander	7
Non-Hispanic White	153
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	31
75 to 84	57
Less than 65	43
65 to 74	53

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jennifer Lynn Hunt, MD From 2013 - 2021

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

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	60
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	1
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	42
Atrial Fibrillation	13
Dementia	9
Cancer	9

Education & Training

Dr. Jennifer Lynn Hunt, MD graduated from University of Minnesota Medical School in 1999. She completed residency at Hennepin County Medical Center. She is certified by the Board Certification: Nephrology and has a state license in Minnesota.

Medical School: University of Minnesota Medical School (1999)

Residency: Hennepin County Medical Center

Board Certification: Board Certification: Nephrology

Licensed In: Minnesota

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Jennifer Lynn Hunt, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

St. Francis Regional Medical Center

Allina Health

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Jennifer Lynn Hunt, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 87 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Jennifer Lynn Hunt, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Shakopee, MN.

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Biography

Dr. Jennifer Hunt is a specialist in adult nephrology. She works in Shakopee, MN. Areas of expertise for Dr. Hunt include kidney stones, hypertension (high blood pressure), and preventive care. Dr. Hunt's professional affiliations include Allina Health and St. Francis Regional Medical Center. She graduated from the University of Minnesota Medical School and then she performed her residency at Hennepin County Medical Center. Dr. Hunt's average patient rating is 5.0 stars (out of 5).

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