MedicineNet

Dialysis Center - Lake Charles, LA

Lake Charles Nephrologist Doctors for Dialysis

Type of Physician: Nephrologist

What is a Nephrologist?

A subspecialty certification by the Board of Internal Medicine; practitioners treat disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral imbalance, dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function, and consultation with surgeons about kidney transplantation.

Specialty: Nephrology

Common Name: Kidney Doctor

Nephrologist Doctors in Lake Charles *

Tony Leung MD
Tony Leung
105 S Ryan St
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 497-0366

Kidney Associates of SW Louisiana
Anacleto T Ordinario
435 Dr Michael Debakey Dr
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 439-5369

Dwayne J Bergeaux MD
Dwayne J Bergeaux
1325 Wright Ave
STE B
Crowley, LA 70526
(337) 788-2864

Acadiana Renal Physicians
Ziad Ashkar
2804 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy
Lafayette, LA 70506
(337) 981-5156

Acadiana Renal Physicians
Roderick V Clark
2804 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy
Lafayette, LA 70506
(337) 233-6593

Acadiana Renal Physicians
Akshey Gupta
2804 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy
Lafayette, LA 70506
(337) 233-6593

Acadiana Renal Physicians
Melisa Harrington
2804 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy
Lafayette, LA 70506
(337) 233-6593

Acadiana Renal Physicians
Maximo Lamarche
2804 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy
Lafayette, LA 70506
(337) 233-6593

Acadiana Renal Physicians
Alfonso J Lebron
2804 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy
Lafayette, LA 70506
(337) 233-6593

Acadiana Renal Physicians
Gerard Sigue
2804 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy
Lafayette, LA 70506
(337) 233-6593

Acadiana Renal Physicians
Juan C Zeik
2804 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy
Lafayette, LA 70506
(337) 233-6593

John E Vallian MD
John E Vallian
219 Depot St
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 543-1063

Paul E Miller MD
Paul E Miller
927 E Prudhomme St
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 594-0675

Masoud Yazdi MD
Masoud Yazdi
224 St Landry St
STE 1-C
Lafayette, LA 70506
(337) 233-3538

Ruth L Smothers MD PC
Ruth L Smothers
459 Heymann Blvd
Lafayette, LA 70503
(337) 289-1952

Freedman Clinic
Robin Bennett
1337 Centre Ct
Alexandria, LA 71301
(318) 445-9331

Freedman Clinic
Trevor From
1337 Centre Ct
Alexandria, LA 71301
(318) 445-9331

Freedman Clinic
Mark M Wilson
1337 Centre Ct
Alexandria, LA 71301
(318) 445-9331

Lake Charles, Louisiana

Upcoming Local Events

2012-06-02
Seeds of Faith One Walk
Port Arthur, Texas
2012-06-09
2012-06-17
The Virtual Father's Day Run - Lake Charles
Throughout Lake Charles, Louisiana
2012-06-29
Uskichitto Retreat Center
Le Blanc, Louisiana
2012-07-04
2012 4 Miler on the 4th
Lake Charles, Louisiana
2012-09-22
2012-10-27
Wheels of Hope
Lake Charles, Louisiana
2012-11-11
World Run Day 2012 Registration - Lake Charles
Throughout Lake Charles, Louisiana

Dialysis

What is dialysis?

The kidneys are responsible for filtering waste products from the blood. Dialysis is a procedure that is a substitute for many of the normal duties of the kidneys. The kidneys are two organs located on either side of the back of the abdominal cavity. Dialysis can allow individuals to live productive and useful lives, even though their kidneys no longer work adequately. In the United States, there are over 200,000 people who use dialysis techniques on an ongoing basis.

Dialysis helps the body by performing the functions of failed kidneys. The kidney has many roles. An essential job of the kidney is to regulate the body's fluid balance. It does this by adjusting the amount of urine that is excreted on a daily basis. On hot days, the body sweats more. Thus, less water needs to be excreted through the kidneys. On cold days, the body sweats less. Thus, urine output needs to be greater in order to maintain the proper balance within the body. It is the kidney's job to regulate fluid balance by adjusting urine output.

Another major duty of the kidney is to remove the waste products that the body produces throughout the day. As the body functions, the cells use energy. The operation of the cells produces waste products that must be removed from the body. When these waste products are not removed adequately, they build up in the body. An elevation of waste products, as measured in the blood, is called "azotemia." When waste products accumulate they, cause a sick feeling throughout the body called "uremia."

When do patients require dialysis?

Patients usually require dialysis when the waste products in their body become so high that they start to become sick from them. The level of the waste products usually builds up slowly. Doctors measure several blood chemical levels to help decide when dialysis is necessary. The two major blood...

Recommended Reading Related to Dialysis

Diabetes and Kidney Disease »

Kidney Disease of Diabetes Facts

  • Symptoms of chronic kidney disease vary greatly and can include the need to urinate frequently, especially at night; swelling of the legs and puffiness around the eyes, high blood pressure, fatigue and weakness; loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting; itching and easy bruising; shortness of breath; headaches, sleep problems, restless legs syndrome; chest pain; bleeding; bone pain; and decreased interest in sex and erectile dysfunction.
  • Treatment of diabetes includes control of blood glucose levels, high blood pressure, and diet; medications to treat edema and anemia, dialysis, or kidney transplant.
  • Controlling blood glucose levels and blood pressure is the most effective way to prevent or delay kidney disease.

The Burden of Kidney Failure

Each year in the United States, more than 100,000 people are diagnosed with kidney failure, a serious condition in whi...

Emergency Contact for Lake Charles

  • In case of Emergency, call 911

Nearby Lake Charles Hospitals *

CHRISTUS St Patrick Hospital
524 S Ryan St
Lake Charles, LA 70602
(337)436-2511

Dubuis Hospital Lake Charles
524 S Ryan St
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337)491-7752

Extended Care of Southwest Louisiana
2837 Ernest St
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337)436-6111

Lake Charles Memorial Hospital
1701 Oak Park Blvd
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337)494-3000

Walter Olin Moss Regional Medical Center
1000 Walters St
Lake Charles, LA 70605
(337)475-8100

Women & Children's Hospital
4200 Nelson Rd
Lake Charles, LA 70605
(337)474-6370

Cornerstone Hospital of Southwest Louisiana
703 Cypress St
Sulphur, LA 70663
(337)527-1102

West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital
701 E Cypress St
Sulphur, LA 70663
(337)527-7034

Dequincy Memorial Hospital
110 W 4th St
Dequincy, LA 70633
(337)786-1200

Allen Parish Hospital
108 6th Ave
Kinder, LA 70648
(337)738-2527

Jennings American Legion Hospital
1634 Elton Rd
Jennings, LA 70546
(337)616-7000

Acadia Rehabilitation Hospital
1 Hospital Dr
Jennings, LA 70546
(337)821-5353

Harbor Hospital of Southeast Texas
608 Strickland Dr
Orange, TX 77630
(409)882-7200

Memorial Hermann Baptist Orange Hospital
608 Strickland Dr
Orange, TX 77630
(409)883-9361

*Provider Directory Terms of Use:

The WebMD 'Provider Directory' is provided by WebMD for use by the general public as a quick reference of information about Providers. The Provider Directory is not intended as a tool for verifying the credentials, qualifications, or abilities of any Provider contained therein. Inclusion in the Provider Directory does not imply recommendation or endorsement nor does omission in the Provider Directory imply WebMD disapproval.

You are prohibited from using, downloading, republishing, selling, duplicating, or "scraping" for commercial or any other purpose whatsoever, the Provider Directory or any of the data listings or other information contained therein, in whole or in part, in any medium whatsoever.

The Provider Directory is provided on an "AS-IS" basis. WebMD disclaims all warranties, either express or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for particular purpose. Without limiting the foregoing, WebMD does not warrant or represent that the Provider Directory or any part thereof is accurate or complete. You assume full responsibility for the communications with any Provider you contact through the Provider Directory. WebMD shall in no event be liable to you or to anyone for any decision made or action taken by you in the reliance on information provided in the Provider Directory.

The use of WebMD Provider Directory by any entity or individual to verify the credentials of Providers is prohibited. The database of Provider information which drives WebMD Provider Directory does not contain sufficient information with which to verify Provider credentials under the standards of the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO), National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) of the Utilization Review Accreditation Committee (URAC).

By using the WebMD Provider Directory, you agree to these Terms and Conditions.