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Bernard Jaar, M.D., M.P.H., FASN
Nephrologist, Good Samaritan Hospital; Assistant Professor of Medicine and Epidemiology, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Topics and Objectives:
- Management of Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease
(CKD)
- understand the prevalence and risk factors for CKD
- understand the role of the primary care physician and nephrologist in the co-management of patients with CKD
- review evidence that supports the National Kidney Foundation guidelines for treatment of patients with CKD
- Evidence-Based Options for Dialysis Modalities in ESRD Patients
Distance Willing To Travel: Any
Practice Location: Baltimore, MD
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Wei Lu, M.D., Ph.D.
Nephrologist, Union Memorial Hospital;Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine, University of Maryland School of Medicine
Topics and Objectives:
- Peritoneal Dialysis
- review the basics of peritoneal dialysis
- learn the proper use of this modality in end-stage renal disease patients
- explore why it is underutilized and discuss how this many change in the future
Distance Willing To Travel: <100 miles
Practice Location: Baltimore, MD
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Kulwant S Modi, M.D., FACP, FASN
Nephrologist, Bon Secours Hospital; President, Maryland Nephrology Clinic
Topics and Objectives:
- Athero-Embolic Renal Disease
(AERD)
- discuss the near epidemic of AERD
- learn the d ifficulties in diagnosis of the disease
- review problems related to management of the disease
- Renal Replacement Therapies
(RRTs)
- discuss pros and cons of various RRTs
- explore the reasons for poor acceptance of peritoeal dialysis (PD)
- review the economic advantages of PD
Distance Willing to Travel: Any
Practice Location: Baltimore, MD
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