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Dr. Surabhi B. Thakar, MD, MBBS

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Specializes in: Adult Nephrology

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

913 East 26th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55407

(612) 863-0200

Dr. Surabhi B. Thakar, MD, MBBS is a nephrologist in Saint Paul, MN specializing in adult nephrology. Dr. Surabhi B. Thakar, MD, MBBS is affiliated with Allina Health and FAIRVIEW EXPRESS CARE.

Office Locations

Address:

225 Smith Avenue N Suite 300
Saint Paul, MN 55102

Address:

225 Smith Avenue N Suite 300
Saint Paul, MN 55102

Address:

913 East 26th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55407

Some issues Dr. Surabhi B. Thakar, MD, MBBS can help you with:

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.

dialysis	13
doctor visit	59
hospital care	154
inpatient care	154

**Gender**
Male	80
Female	65

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	103
Black	25
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	51
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	70

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	52
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	52
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	62
Dementia	17
Cancer	14

doctor visit	24
hospital care	97
inpatient care	97

**Gender**
Male	55
Female	56

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	83
Black	15
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	33
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	57

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	46
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	50
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	59
Dementia	20
Cancer	12

blood draw	14
dialysis	19
doctor visit	108
hospital care	163
inpatient care	163
lab tests	11

**Gender**
Male	121
Female	93

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	148
Black	31
Hispanic	0
Asian	13
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	84
From 75 to 84	24
85 and over	17
Less than 65	89

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	47
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	46
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	53
Dementia	15
Cancer	10

dialysis	15
doctor visit	24
hospital care	146
inpatient care	146

**Gender**
Male	87
Female	75

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	113
Black	29
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	68
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	59

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	61
Depression	50
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	55
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	58
Dementia	21
Cancer	10

blood draw	38
dialysis	42
doctor visit	120
hospital care	291
inpatient care	291
lab tests	64

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2017 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Surabhi B. Thakar, MD, MBBS for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Surabhi B. Thakar, MD, MBBS treated as a nephrologist in Saint Paul, MN were hospital care, inpatient care, lab tests and blood draw.

blood draw	26
dialysis	22
doctor visit	69
hospital care	170
inpatient care	170
lab tests	38

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2017 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Surabhi B. Thakar, MD, MBBS.

**Gender**
Female	28
Male	34

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	10
Asian / Pacific Islander	1
Non-Hispanic White	44
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	1
75 to 84	2
Less than 65	27
65 to 74	23

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Surabhi B. Thakar, MD, MBBS From 2017 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Surabhi B. Thakar, MD, MBBS treated were chronic kidney disease, hypertension, diabetes and high cholesterol.

Hypertension	30
High Cholesterol	22
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	4
Osteoporosis	4
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	23
Atrial Fibrillation	7
Cancer	4
Dementia	7

Education & Training

She is certified by the Board Certification: Nephrology and has a state license in Illinois.

Board Certification: Board Certification: Nephrology

Licensed In: Illinois

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Surabhi B. Thakar, MD, MBBS is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Allina Health

FAIRVIEW EXPRESS CARE

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Surabhi B. Thakar, MD, MBBS. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.	$61 SAMSCA $61
NxStage Medical, Inc.	$54 System One $54

**Types of Payments**
Education	$61
Food and Beverage	$54

Research Payments

Dr. Surabhi B. Thakar, MD, MBBS has received 4 research payments totaling $56,277.

Biography

Dr. Surabhi Thakar is an adult nephrology specialist in Saint Paul, MN and Minneapolis, MN. Clinical interests for Dr. Thakar include kidney stones, hypertension (high blood pressure), and glomerular diseases. Dr. Thakar is professionally affiliated with Allina Health.