Dialysis typically refers to a treatment that people with kidney failure must undergo to filter the waste and impurities from their blood when their kidneys are no longer able to do that task. There are various types of dialysis, including peritoneal and hemodialysis. When administering peritoneal dialysis, the abdomen is filled with a solution that cleanses toxins and then that fluid is drained out. Hemodialysis is the process of taking blood out of the body via catheters, filtering it to remove toxins and then returning it to the body. Some dialysis clinics and doctors in Texas are well recognized by HealthGrades, an independent health care ratings company.
Austin, Texas
The Austin Diagnostic Clinic Diabetes Management Center has a dialysis center. Dr. Margaret Cook, the lead doctor, offers complete diabetes care, including information on every aspect of diabetes management and living with diabetes. Dr. Cook receives high ratings from HealthGrades.
2220 Hancock Drive
Austin, TX 78756
(512) 901-4055
http://www.adclinic.com
Dallas, Texas
Dallas Nephrology Associates offers two dialysis centers. Dr. Sandra Lauriat administers treatments and educates patients at two both clinics. HealthGrades has awarded her with the title of Recognized Doctor. The clinics also offer a full staff of nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurses, technologists and dietitians, among others.
1420 Viceroy Dr
Dallas, TX 75235
(214) 358-2300
1625 N Story Rd
Suite 140
Irving, TX 75061
(214) 358-2300
http://www.dneph.com/
Houston and Missouri City, Texas
At the two Southwest Nephrology Associates dialysis centers, Dr. Robert H. Porter manages hemodialysis as well as kidney stones, kidney disease and kidney failure. He is regarded highly by HealthGrades as a Recognized Doctor and has been in practice for nearly 40 years. The centers also have a full staff of nurses, assistants and dietitians.
1673 Cartwright Rd
Missouri City, TX 77489
(713) 270-4545
7777 Southwest Fwy
Suite 304
Houston, TX 77074
(713) 270-4545
http://www.swnephrology.com/6.html
San Antonio, Texas
Baptist Health Systems offers a dialysis center. Dr. Denise Hart is one of the primary internal medicine doctors (nephologist). She specializes in the study and treatment of diseases of the kidney and treats and educates patients about dialysis. HealthGrades has awarded her with their highest rating for a doctor---a Five-Star Doctor.
1200 Brooklyn Ave
San Antonio, TX 78212
(214) 297-1000
http://www.baptisthealthsystem.com/home.aspx
