Nephrology

Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
To schedule an appointment, call 713.798.2500.
For more information, visit the Nephrology website at: http://www.bcm.edu/medicine/nephrology

The division of Nephrology at Baylor College of Medicine contributes to the current developments and research about diseases related to high blood pressure and the kidney. This focus enables the faculty to provide the best individualized diagnosis and treatment of our patients. Our expert, professional and courteous medical care is based on the latest evidence from laboratory and clinical research, providing patients with a full range of diagnostic and therapeutic options.

Our individual and group research projects and our commitment to physician training and patient care keep us abreast of new developments in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases that cause kidney disease (e.g., diabetes) or are complications of kidney disease (e.g., hypertension). . We start with a scientific approach to the diagnosis and treatment of disease, and continually update our activities to provide modern methods of care throughout a patent's illness and recovery.

We especially emphasize preventive methods to reduce or eliminate the complications of hypertension and kidney diseases. As a patient, your diagnosis and treatment will be planned and tailored for your unique needs. You will receive easy-to-understand explanations about your condition and the underlying mechanisms that cause damage to the kidney or other organs. Our goal is to help you make choices about the best course of action for your care.

Medicine is both a science and an art, and we welcome involvement of members of a patient's family. The objective is to create a support system for the patient's care, to provide an appropriate, effective and, above all, acceptable treatment for the patient. Family members' involvement can promote optimal control, understanding and support of the patient's medical needs.


Our Services

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At Baylor Clinic, we offer the best in primary and tertiary care for patients with hypertension and/or kidney diseases. Our services include expert and efficient care of patients with:

Our Physicians

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Our nationally respected physicians are board-certified experts in every aspect of kidney care and hypertension. They practice at the major hospitals in the Texas Medical Center, including St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital, The Methodist Hospital, Kindred Hospital, Michael E. DeBakey Veterans Affairs Medical Center, and Ben Taub General Hospital - Harris County Hospital District.

Horacio J. Adrogue, M.D., is professor of Medicine and chief of clinical nephrology at the Methodist Hospital. Dr. Adrogue earned his medical degree from University of Buenos Aires School of Medicine, where he completed his residency. He also completed a fellowship in pulmonary, nephrology and cardiology at the University of Buenos Aires and at the Tufts University, New England Medical Center. Dr. Adrogue's specialties are in hypertension, kidney diseases, complications of diabetes, electrolyte disorders, dialysis and renal transplantation. He is a world-renowned expert in diagnosis and treatment of acid-base and electrolyte abnormalities.

Abdul A. Abdellatif, M.D., is assistant professor of Medicine in the division of Nephrology. Dr. Abdellatif is a diplomate of the American Board of Nephrology and Internal Medicine. He earned his medical degree from the Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara. He completed his internship and residency in internal medicine at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, where he remained for fellowship training in nephrology and served as chief nephrology fellow. His clinical interests include: preventative health in patients with kidney disease, cardiovascular disease in acute and chronic kidney disease, vitamin D deficiency in patients with kidney disease, kidney transplantation, vasculitis and glomerular diseases, kidney stones, hypertension and dialysis. He is fluent in Arabic, English and Spanish.

Farhad R. Danesh, M.D., is associate professor of Medicine for the division of Nephrology. Dr. Danesh earned his medical degree from the University of Alcala in Spain. He completed residency training in internal medicine at Weiss Memorial Hospital, University of Chicago, in Illinois, and a nephrology fellowship at Northwestern University in Chicago, Illinois. A board-certified nephrologist and internist, Dr. Danesh specializes in diabetic nephropathy, acute renal failure, chronic renal failure, glomerular disease, hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, and kidney stones. He is fluent in English and Spanish.

George M. Dolson, M.D., is associate professor of Medicine for the division of Nephrology. Dr. Dolson earned his medical degree at St. Louis University School of Medicine. He completed his residency at the University of Texas Health Science Center-Houston, where he also had a nephrology post-doctoral fellowship. His areas of interest include acute and chronic renal failure, end-stage renal disease, electrolytes and hypertension. Dr. Dolson consistently takes part in the National Kidney Foundation conference for patient care, and he provides special expertise in optimizing treatment for dialysis patients.

Garabed Eknoyan, M.D., is professor of Medicine for the division of Nephrology. Dr. Eknoyan earned his medical degree from the American University of Beirut, Lebanon. He underwent his residency at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas and Boston City Hospital. He received his nephrology training at the University of Texas - Southwestern Medical School, Dallas. Dr. Eknoyan's interests include acute and chronic kidney failure and hemodialysis.

William E. Mitch, M.D., F.A.S.N., F.A.H.A., is the Gordon A. Cain Professor of Medicine and director of the division of Nephrology. He received his medical degree from Harvard Medical School, Boston. He completed his residency in internal medicine at the Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, and at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore. His areas of interest include acute and chronic kidney failure. Dr. Mitch is recognized around the world as an expert on the care of patients with hypertension and chronic kidney disease, using dietary methods to protect the kidney.

Venkat Ramanathan, M.D., is assistant professor of Medicine for the division of Nephrology. He received his medical degree from Kilpauk Medical College in India. He completed his residency in internal medicine at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit. He had post-doctoral fellowships in nephrology at Henry Ford Hospital and in kidney transplantation at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN. His areas of interest include kidney transplantation, heart disease in patients with kidney disease, chronic kidney disease and hypertension, and acid-base and electrolyte disturbances.

David Sheikh-Hamad, M.D., is associate professor of Medicine for the division of Nephrology at Baylor College of Medicine and chief of Kidney Services at Ben Taub General Hospital. He received his medical degree from Hadassah Medical School in Jerusalem, Israel. He completed his residency in internal medicine at the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA), and had his post-doctoral training in nephrology at UCLA. He also trained at the National Institutes of Health at the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute. His areas of interest include acute and chronic kidney diseases, hypertension, toxic damage of the kidney, hemodialysis and fluid and electrolyte disorders.

Hours of Operation

Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Appointments

To schedule an appointment, call 713.798.2500.

For More Information

Visit the Nephrology website: http://www.bcm.edu/medicine/nephrology

Location

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Internal Medicine
Baylor College of Medicine
6620 Main St.
12th Floor, Suite 1225
Houston, TX 77030

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