Nephrology

DAG - Dialysis Access Center

Christine Brandon — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 22:30:15 GMT

Dialysis Access Center Dialysis Access Center Thousands of patients every year entrust their dialysis treatment to nephrologists at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center, assured of the most advanced and accessible care. Not only does the Medical Center own and

Dialysis Access Center

Christine Brandon — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 22:28:30 GMT

Thousands of patients every year entrust their dialysis treatment to nephrologists at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center, assured of the most advanced and accessible care.

Renal Services

Internal Administrator — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 14:42:23 GMT

Hemodialysis is located on the eighth floor of the North Tower at WFUBMC, adjacent to the Renal Care floor. This area offers advanced technology and dedicated acute dialysis nurses 24-7.

Peritoneal Dialysis

Internal Administrator — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 14:42:20 GMT

Peritoneal Dialysis (PD) is a dialysis process that involves using a person's peritoneal membrane. The peritoneal membrane is a vascular lining inside the abdominal cavity that covers some of the major organs and the intestines.

Outpatient Dialysis Centers

Internal Administrator — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 14:42:18 GMT

Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center owns 13, free-standing, outpatient dialysis centers, located throughout the Triad and the Western Piedmont region, allowing patients to access dialysis services close to home.

Hemodialysis

Internal Administrator — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 14:42:15 GMT

Hemodialysis is a treatment that involves a pump that circulates a patient's blood through tubing to a semipermeable membrane and returns the blood to the patient.

Continuous Replacement Therapies

Internal Administrator — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 14:42:12 GMT

When patients requiring dialysis cannot tolerate a regular four-hour hemodialysis treatment usually due to hypotension, CRRT is now an option. CRRT can be used to treat an acute condition and it can be used as a "bridge" until the patient can tolerate conventional hemodialysis.

Nephrology Clinic

Internal Administrator — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 17:53:36 GMT

The Nephrology Section prides itself on dedicated customer focus and compassionate patient care. Patient inquiries and appointment scheduling phone calls will be answered promptly and efficiently by the Section's receptionist.

Our Doctors

Christine Brandon — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 16:13:49 GMT

Attending Physicians in the Section of Nephrology

Conditions and Treatments

Christine Brandon — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 19:32:21 GMT

The kidneys filter the blood and help remove waste and extra fluid from the body. The kidneys also play an important role in controlling the chemical balance of the body. As with other organs, kidney function may be slightly reduced with aging. The kidneys are part of the urinary system, which also includes the ureters and the bladder. Bladder control can be affected by muscle changes and changes in the reproductive system. Kidney disease is classified as any disease or disorder that affects the function of the kidneys.

Specialties

Christine Brandon — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 14:49:33 GMT

Physicians in the Section on Nephrology are currently conducting two types of research studies on kidney disease: inherited kidney disease and gout kidney disease.

Patient Guide

Internal Administrator — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 14:41:58 GMT

This manual is for individuals and their families that are affected with a mutation (mistake) in the uromodulin gene.

Inherited Kidney Disease

Internal Administrator — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 17:35:29 GMT

The goal of this article isto provide information for families who have inherited kidney disease but are unsure of the diagnosis or why they have it.

Gout Kidney Disease

Christine Brandon — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 14:01:42 GMT

Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center physician and researcher, Anthony Bleyer, MD, MS, a professor in the Section on Nephrology, together with a research team is working to identify individuals and families with potential genetic mutations that lead to Uromodulin Associated Kidney Disease (UMAK). UMAK is a disease caused by a mutation (mistake) in one of the genes that makes the protein uromodulin. Each individual has two genes that make most proteins. In UMAK, one of the genes makes uromodulin normally, and the other makes uromodulin abnormally.

About UAKD

Mark Flaherty — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 13:29:43 GMT

Our goal at Wake Forest University School of Medicine is to increase understanding about UMAK. We are committed to finding a cure for this condition. Finding a treatment will require studying the urine of as many affected individuals as possible. If you or someone you know has this condition, we hope that you will consider getting in touch with us to be part of our study. Working together, we believe that we will be able to find an effective treatment.

Abdominal Organ Transplantation Program

Internal Administrator — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 14:41:46 GMT

For the sixth consecutive year, the Abdominal Organ Transplant Program at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center has performed more than 100 transplants, ranking them among the top 30 most active kidney transplant centers and top 15 most active pancreas transplant centers in the country.

QR - Nephrology

Internal Administrator — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 14:41:44 GMT

NephrologyNephrologyClinic Telephone3367168817FAX3367164318Physician referral required for this clinic8 am to 5 pm, Mon Fri7th FloorJaneway Clinical Sciences Tower

Nephrology Ranked As One Of America’s Best

Internal Administrator — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 17:53:33 GMT

Kidney Disease was one of five categories at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center listed in the 2008 edition of "America's Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report.

Nephrology

Christine Brandon — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 18:08:40 GMT

The Nephrology Section of Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center is a world leader in cutting-edge research on inherited kidney diseases. Part of the Department of Internal Medicine, The Nephrology Section has a faculty with internationally renowned expertise and provides highly specialized care for patients with high blood pressure, chronic kidney failure, and end-stage renal disease.

Compassionate Care

Internal Administrator — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 02:04:50 GMT

Best Hospitals

Internal Administrator — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 02:04:47 GMT

Annual Report

Internal Administrator — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 01:47:58 GMT

TABLE OFContents PAGE2 CHAIRS INTRODUCTION PAGE4 MEDICAL EDUCATION PAGE5 BUSINESS OF MEDICINE PAGE6 DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW PAGE7 DIVERSITY PAGE8 RESIDENCY PROGRAM PAGE 10 RESEARCH PAGE 12 PATIENT CARE PAGE 14 PHILANTHROPY PAGE 16 SECTION PROFILES PAGE 38 FACULTY RECOGNITION PAGE 42 FACULTY PUBLICATIONS PAGE 44 IN CLOSING

Nephrology Patient Care

Internal Administrator — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 01:26:14 GMT