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Austin Internist Doctors for Hyperkalemia

Type of Physician: Internist

What is a Internist?

A certification by the Board of Internal Medicine; practitioners provide long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common illnesses and complex problems for adolescents, adults, and the elderly. General internists are trained in primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and treatment of problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs. All internists are trained in the subspecialty areas of internal medicine including emergency internal medicine and critical care. Internists consult with surgeons when surgical management is indicated, and often act as consultants to other specialists.

Specialty: Internal Medicine

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Internist Doctors in Austin *

Austin Geriatric Specialists
Liam Fry
320-603 W 13th St
STE 1-A
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 477-4088

Austin Geriatric Specialists
Peggy Russell
320-603 W 13th St
STE 1-A
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 477-4088

University of Texas Physicians
Teresa Coats
313 E 12th St
FL 1
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 324-9650

Academic Physicians At Trinity
Jadranko Corak
313 E 12th St
Univ of TX Medical Bldg STE 100
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 324-9650

Academic Physicians At Trinity
Patrick Garcia
313 E 12th St
Univ of TX Medical Bldg STE 100
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 324-9650

UT Physicians General Internal Medicine Infectious Disease
Aaron C Maxwell
313 E 12th St
Internal Medicine
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 324-8880

Academic Physicians At Trinity
Michael K Williams
313 E 12th St
Univ of TX Medical Bldg STE 100
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 324-9650

UT Physicians General Internal Medicine Infectious Disease
Arshad Ghauri
601 E 15th St
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 324-8880

Beth Miller MD
Beth Miller
601 E 15th St
Austin, TX 78701
5123247000 x 77563

UT Austin UHS
Karen L Lee
100 W Dean Keeton St
Austin, TX 78712
(512) 475-8311

UT Austin UHS
James W Tai
100 W Dean Keeton St
Austin, TX 78712
(512) 475-8311

University Health Services
Gregory Allen
100-F W Dean Keeton St
Austin, TX 78705
(512) 475-8349

University Health Services
Melinda Cook McMichael
100-F W Dean Keeton St
Austin, TX 78705
(512) 475-8349

Medical Arts Internal Medicine
Anne L Alexander
2911 Medical Arts St
18 STE 18
Austin, TX 78705
(512) 476-0190

Sara Bartos MD
Sara Bartos
2911 Medical Arts St
Bldg 7
Austin, TX 78705
(512) 476-9934

Medical Arts Internal Medicine
Rosalind E Martz
2911 Medical Arts St
18 STE 18
Austin, TX 78705
(512) 476-0190

John S Murray MD
John S Murray
2911 Medical Arts St
STE 18
Austin, TX 78705
(512) 476-6223

Austin Medical Associates
Steven Booton
900 E 30th St
STE 100
Austin, TX 78705
(512) 477-1405

Austin Adult Gerimed Associates
Emmanuel C Edoka
805 E 32nd St
STE 103
Austin, TX 78705
(512) 322-0800

Pete Garcia MD
Pete Garcia
805 E 32nd St
Austin, TX 78750
(512) 477-4882

Red River Family Practice
James E Lambeth
900 E 30th
STE 300
Austin, TX 78705
(512) 476-6555

Austin Medical Associates
Jerry D Vandel
900 E 30th St
STE 100
Austin, TX 78705
(512) 477-1405

St Davids Hospital
Joseph Donnelly
919 E 32nd St
Austin, TX 78705
(512) 476-7111

St Davids Hospital
James Jackson
919 E 32nd St
Austin, TX 78705
(512) 476-7111

Capital Nephrology Associates
Peter L Miller
1015 E 32nd St
STE STE 414
Austin, TX 78705
(512) 320-1500

Capital Nephrology Associates
Paul C Nader
1015 E 32nd St
STE STE 414
Austin, TX 78705
(512) 320-1500

St Davids Hospital
Padmavathamma Pothala
919 E 32nd St
Austin, TX 78705
(512) 476-7111

Drs Spindel & Tretjak
Ziga Tretjak
1015 E 32nd St
STE 216
Austin, TX 78705
(512) 447-8466

Capital Nephrology Associates
Byron R Welch
1015 E 32nd St
STE STE 414
Austin, TX 78705
(512) 320-1500

Community Care at South Austin
Sharon Itaya
2529 S 1st St
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 978-9500

Community Care at South Austin
Hugh S Mewhinney
2529 S 1st St
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 978-9500

Primary Physicians of Austin
Craig Berent
715 W 34th St
Austin, TX 78705
(512) 380-9441

Peoples Community Clinic
Naomi J Hanser
2909 N Interstate 35
Austin, TX 78722
(512) 478-4939

Navasota Medical Center
Luke P Scamardo
720 W 34th St
STE 101
Austin, TX 78705
(512) 452-8533

Primary Physicians of Austin
Paul Eric Stoufflet
715 W 34th St
Austin, TX 78705
(512) 380-9441

Allergy & Asthma Consultants, LLP
Bernard L Crosby
800 W 34th St
STE 201
Austin, TX 78705
(512) 454-5821

Jack Moncrief Group PA
Jack W Moncrief
800 W 34th St
STE 101
Austin, TX 78705
(512) 485-7870

Oltorf Medical Clinic
Carlos Gray
2900 S I H 35
STE 108
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 445-5085

Partners On Health
Roxana Rhodes
631 W 38th St
Austin, TX 78705
(512) 453-3542

Executive Wellness Center
Stacie Bush-Veith
3801 N Lamar Blvd
Austin, TX 78756
(512) 407-7562

Capital Medical Clinic
Anthony T Aventa
1301 W 38th St
Medical Park Tower STE 601
Austin, TX 78705
(512) 454-5171

Capital Medical Clinic
Haley Kent Beasley
1301 W 38th St
Medical Park Tower STE 601
Austin, TX 78705
(512) 454-5171

Capital Medical Clinic
Chandima Suneth Dehipitiya
1301 W 38th St
Medical Park Tower STE 601
Austin, TX 78705
(512) 454-5171

McHorse Foster & Nutson
Nancy Foster
1301 W 38th St
Medical Park Tower STE 402
Austin, TX 78705
(512) 459-6503

Capital Medical Clinic
Robert Groves
1301 W 38th St
Medical Park Tower STE 601
Austin, TX 78705
(512) 454-5171

Capital Medical Clinic
Jonathan R Klocek
1301 W 38th St
Medical Park Tower STE 601
Austin, TX 78705
(512) 454-5171

Capital Medical Clinic
Kenneth Kroll
1301 W 38th St
Medical Park Tower STE 601
Austin, TX 78705
(512) 454-5171

Capital Medical Clinic
Sheldon Markowitz
1301 W 38th St
Medical Park Tower STE 601
Austin, TX 78705
(512) 454-5171

McHorse Foster & Nutson
Peter A Nutson
1301 W 38th St
Medical Park Tower STE 402
Austin, TX 78705
(512) 459-6503

Austin Regional Clinic PA
David Ramirez
1301 W 38th St
STE 202
Austin, TX 78705
(512) 324-1864

Capital Medical Clinic
Adam J Schneider
1301 W 38th St
Medical Park Tower STE 601
Austin, TX 78705
(512) 454-5171

Austin Internal Medicine Associates
Ace H Alsup
3407 Glenview Ave
Austin, TX 78703
(512) 459-3149

Evelyn Ding MD
Evelyn C Ding
3403 Glenview Ave
Austin, TX 78703
(512) 407-9790

Austin Internal Medicine Associates
Isabel Hoverman
3407 Glenview Ave
Austin, TX 78703
(512) 459-3149

Austin Internal Medicine Associates
Roy S Ream
3407 Glenview Ave
Austin, TX 78703
(512) 459-3149

Austin Internal Medicine Associates
Frank Robinson
3407 Glenview Ave
Austin, TX 78703
(512) 459-3149

Austin Regional Clinics
Robert Griffin
3708 Jefferson St
Brykerwoods STE STE 103
Austin, TX 78731
(512) 452-2244

Frederick C Bibus MD
Frederick C Bibus
2203 W 35th St
Austin, TX 78709
(512) 374-6949

Austin Medical Clinic East
Jeffree James
3232 E MLK Jr Blvd
Austin, TX 78721
(512) 477-7076

Seton Community Health Center
Swati Avashia
3706 S 1st St
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 324-4973

Community Care/David Powell Clinic
Katherine A Brown
4614 N I Hwy 35
Austin, TX 78751
(512) 978-9100

Austin Regional Clinics
Anas Daghestani
3828 S 1st St
South
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 443-1311

Austin Regional Clinics
Sunita P Gaur
3828 S 1st St
South
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 443-1311

Austin Regional Clinics
Kenneth Louis Hine
3828 S 1st St
South
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 443-1311

Austin Regional Clinics
Azim Shekarchi
3828 S 1st St
South
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 443-1311

Community Care/David Powell Clinic
Padman Manalath Sriram
4614 N I Hwy 35
Austin, TX 78751
(512) 978-9100

St Davids S Austin Hospital
Matthew A Benevich
901 W Ben White blvd
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 482-0045

St Davids S Austin Hospital
Anne E Dempsey
901 W Ben White blvd
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 482-0045

St Davids S Austin Hospital
Hien X Duong
901 W Ben White blvd
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 482-0045

Live Oak Cardiology
Caitlin M Giesler
4007 James Casey St
STE C-220
Austin, TX 78745
(512) 442-1500

Robert Stroud MD
Robert Stroud
4007 James Casey St
STE C-120
Austin, TX 78745
(512) 441-4028

Austin Diagnostic Clinic South
Richard DeBehnke
4315 James Casey St
FL FL 2
Austin, TX 78745
(512) 460-3400

Steven H Fehrenkamp MD PA
Steven Fehrenkamp
4310 James Casey St
STE 1A
Austin, TX 78745
(512) 445-2833

Austin Diagnostic Clinic South
Jerry L Hood
4315 James Casey St
FL FL 2
Austin, TX 78745
(512) 460-3400

Texas Oncology PA
Carsten E Kampe
4101 James Casey St
South Austin Cancer Center STE 100
Austin, TX 78745
(512) 447-2202

Austin Diagnostic Clinic South
William Lockett
4315 James Casey St
FL FL 2
Austin, TX 78745
(512) 460-3400

Austin Diagnostic Clinic South
Raymond Paxton
4315 James Casey St
FL FL 2
Austin, TX 78745
(512) 460-3400

Ferril Smith MD
Ferril Smith
4207 James Casey St
STE 304
Austin, TX 78745
(512) 440-8307

Ann M Shippy MD
Ann M Shippy
3267 Bee Cave Rd
Austin, TX 78746
(512) 732-9975

Gilbert Blancarte MD
Gilbert Blancarte
1701 W Ben White Blvd
STE STE 140
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 441-8666

Victory Medical & Family Care
Mousumi Chanda Kim
4303 Victory Dr
STE 100
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 462-3627

Austin VA OP Clinic
Michael D Martin
2901 Montopolis Dr
Austin, TX 78741
(512) 389-1010

Austin VA OP Clinic
Robert J Ondash
2901 Montopolis Dr
Austin, TX 78741
(512) 389-1010

Ted L Edwards Jr. MD
Ted L Edwards
4201 W Bee Caves Rd
STE B112
Austin, TX 78746
(512) 327-4886

Northland Medical Clinic
Lee Frierson-Stroud
3301 Northland Dr
STE STE 216
Austin, TX 78731
(512) 338-0171

Austin Regional Clinics
Marcia Fagerberg
6835 Austin Center Blvd
Austin, TX 78731
(512) 346-6611

Austin Regional Clinics
Hans P Haydon
6835 Austin Center Blvd
Austin, TX 78731
(512) 346-6611

Austin Regional Clinics
James Hull
6835 Austin Center Blvd
Austin, TX 78731
(512) 346-6611

Austin Regional Clinics
Howard Marcus
6835 Austin Center Blvd
Austin, TX 78731
(512) 346-6611

Austin Regional Clinics
Michael Prete
6835 Austin Center Blvd
Austin, TX 78731
(512) 346-6611

Austin Regional Clinics
Rita Shah
6835 Austin Center Blvd
Austin, TX 78731
(512) 346-6611

Austin Regional Clinics
Sangeeta Shah
6835 Austin Center Blvd
Austin, TX 78731
(512) 346-6611

Erin J Silvertooth MD
Erin J Silvertooth
5656 Bee Caves Rd
Bldg D STE 202
Austin, TX 78746
(512) 327-7700

Austin Regional Clinics
David D Weeks
6835 Austin Center Blvd
Austin, TX 78731
(512) 346-6611

Hospital Internists Of Austin PA
Kurt Berneburg
7000 N Mo Pac Expy
STE 180
Austin, TX 78731
(512) 482-0045

Hospital Internists Of Austin PA
Kendall A Britt
7000 N Mo Pac Expy
STE 180
Austin, TX 78731
(512) 482-0045

Hospital Internists Of Austin PA
Anita Hedge
7000 N Mo Pac Expy
STE 180
Austin, TX 78731
(512) 482-0045

Hospital Internists Of Austin PA
Ross S Hemphill
7000 N Mo Pac Expy
STE 180
Austin, TX 78731
(512) 482-0045

Hospital Internists Of Austin PA
Teresa Lyson
7000 N Mo Pac Expy
STE 180
Austin, TX 78731
(512) 482-0045

Hospital Internists Of Austin PA
David Marquez
7000 N Mo Pac Expy
STE 180
Austin, TX 78731
(512) 482-0045

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Hyperkalemia (High Blood Potassium)

What is hyperkalemia?

Hyperkalemia is common; it is diagnosed in up to 8% of hospitalized patients in the U.S. Fortunately, most patients have mild hyperkalemia (which is usually well tolerated). However, any condition causing even mild hyperkalemia should be treated to prevent progression into more severe hyperkalemia. Extremely high levels of potassium in the blood (severe hyperkalemia) can lead to cardiac arrest and death. When not recognized and treated properly, severe hyperkalemia results in a mortality rate of about 67%.

Technically, hyperkalemia means an abnormally elevated level of potassium in the blood. The normal potassium level in the blood is 3.5-5.0 milliequivalents per liter (mEq/L). Potassium levels between 5.1 mEq/L to 6.0 mEq/L reflect mild hyperkalemia. Potassium levels of 6.1 mEq/L to 7.0 mEq/L are moderate hyperkalemia, and levels above 7 mEq/L are severe hyperkalemia.

How does hyperkalemia affect the body?

Potassium is critical for the normal functioning of the muscles, heart, and nerves. It plays an important role in controlling activity of smooth muscle (such as the muscle found in the digestive tract) and skeletal muscle (muscles of the extremities and torso), as well as the muscles of the heart. It is also important for normal transmission of electrical signals throughout the nervous system within the body.

Normal blood levels of potassium are critical for maintaining normal heart electrical rhythm. Both low blood potassium levels (hypokalemia) and high blood potassium levels (hyperkalemia) can lead to abnormal heart rhythms.

The most important clinical effect of hyperkalemia is related to electrical rhythm of the heart. While mild hyperkalemia probably has a limited effect on the heart, moderate hyperkalemia can produce EKG changes (EKG is an electrical reading of the heart muscles), and severe hyperkalemia can caus...

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Electrolytes »

What are electrolytes?

Chemically, electrolytes are substances that become ions in solution and acquire the capacity to conduct electricity. Electrolytes are present in the human body, and the balance of the electrolytes in our bodies is essential for normal function of our cells and our organs.

Common electrolytes that are measured by doctors with blood testing include sodium, potassium, chloride, and bicarbonate. The functions and normal range values for these electrolytes are described below.

Sodium

Sodium is the major positive ion (cation) in fluid outside of cells. The chemical notation for sodium is Na+. When combined with chloride, the resulting substance is table salt. Excess sodium (such as that obtained from dietary sources) is excreted in the urine. Sodium regulates the total amount of water in the body and the transmission of sodium into and out of individual cells also plays a role in critical body funct...

Emergency Contact for Austin

  • In case of Emergency, call 911
  • Austin Police Department 512-974-5000

Nearby Austin Hospitals *

HEALTHSOUTH Rehabilitation Hospital of Austin
1215 Red River St
Austin, TX 78701
(512)474-5700

University Medical Center Brackenridge
601 E 15th St
Austin, TX 78701
(512)324-7000

Seton Medical Center Williamson
201 Seton Pkwy
Round Rock, TX 78665
(512)324-4000

Austin Lakes Hospital
1025 E 32nd St
Austin, TX 78705
(512)544-5800

Cornerstone Hospital of Austin at St David's
1005 E 32nd St
Austin, TX 78705
(512)544-5470

St David's Medical Center
919 E 32nd St
Austin, TX 78705
(512)476-7111

St David's Rehabilitation Center
1005 E 32nd St
Austin, TX 78705
(512)544-5100

Heart Hospital of Austin
3801 N Lamar Blvd
Austin, TX 78756
(512)407-7000

Austin State Hospital
4110 Guadalupe St
Austin, TX 78751
(512)452-0381

Seton Medical Center Austin
1201 W 38th St
Austin, TX 78705
(512)324-1000

Seton Shoal Creek Hospital
3501 Mills Ave
Austin, TX 78731
(512)324-2000

Austin Surgical Hospital
3003 Bee Caves Rd
Austin, TX 78746
(512)314-3800

Cornerstone Hospital of Austin
4207 Burnet Rd
Austin, TX 78756
(512)706-1900

St David's South Austin Hospital
901 W Ben White Blvd
Austin, TX 78704
(512)447-2211

Dell Children's Medical Center of Central Texas
4900 Mueller Blvd
Austin, TX 78723
(512)324-0000

The Oaks Treatment Center
1407 W Stassney Ln
Austin, TX 78745
(512)464-0400

HEALTHSOUTH Surgical Hospital of Austin
6818 Austin Center Blvd
Austin, TX 78731
(512)346-1994

Texas NeuroRehab Center
1106 W Dittmar Rd
Austin, TX 78745
(512)444-4835

North Austin Medical Center
12221 Mo Pac Expy N
Austin, TX 78758
(512)901-1000

Seton Northwest Hospital
11113 Research Blvd
Austin, TX 78759
(512)324-6000

Seton Southwest Healthcare Center
7900 FM 1826
Austin, TX 78737
(512)324-9000

Cedar Park Regional Medical Center
1401 Medical Pkwy
Cedar Park, TX 78613
(512)528-7000

St David's Round Rock Medical Center
2400 Round Rock Ave
Round Rock, TX 78681
(512)341-1000

Scott & White University Medical Campus
300 University Blvd
Round Rock, TX 78665
(512)509-0100

St David's Georgetown Hospital
2000 Scenic Dr
Georgetown, TX 78626
(512)943-3000

Lakeside Hospital at Bastrop
3201 E Highway 71
Bastrop, TX 78602
(512)321-8200

Johns Community Hospital
305 Mallard Ln
Taylor, TX 76574
(512)352-7611

Central Texas Medical Center
1301 Wonder World Dr
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512)353-8979

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