Dr. Joachim Hertel, MD
Dr. Joachim Hertel, MD is a nephrologist in Greenville, SC and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Hertel has extensive experience in Glomerulonephritis & Nephropathy and Nephrological Conditions. He graduated from University of Santo Tomas, College of Science, Manila Philippines in 1984. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as St. Francis Downtown and Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
Greenville Kidney Care, LLC
29 Memorial Medical Dr Greenville, SC 29605Make an Appointment
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Dr. Hertel is affiliated with St. Francis Downtown Greenville, a highly rated hospital.
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About Me
care philosophy
As a nephrologist, I encourage the patient to take an active part in his care by keeping him well informed of his treatment options. I take into account the person as a whole, which is why I am also a proponent of a compassionate multidisciplinary team approach in addressing the person's health needs.biography
Dr. Hertel got his start as a researcher in Germany resulting in internationally recognized advancements in dialysis. This brought him to the United States where he completed his Nephrology Fellowship at George Washington University and VAMC, Washington...read moreNephrology
Interventional Nephrology
Internal Medicine
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George Washington University
Fellowship Hospital, 1992George Washington University
Residency Hospital, 1990Brookdale Hospital Medical Center
Internship Hospital, 1985University Of Santo Tomas, College Of Science, Manila Philippines
Medical School, 1984Gymnasium Diez
Undergraduate School, 1978
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Greenville Kidney Care, LLC
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- Recipient of 18
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86%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% higher than the national average
79%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well3% higher than the national average
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hospital awardsView all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
89%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% higher than the national average
83%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well5% higher than the national average
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hospital awardsView all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
87%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home80%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well2% higher than the national average
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