
Dr. Sandra Marie Malakauskas M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
1970 Roanoke Blvd Salem VA, 24153About
Dr. Sandra Malakauskas is a nephrologist practicing in Salem, VA. Dr. Malakauskas specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Malakauskas most typically treats conditions like kidney stones, chronic kidney disease, acute renal failure, polycystuc kidney disease, high blood pressure and more. Nephrologists are also experts on kidney transplantation and dialysis. They are usually referred to by primary care physicians for problems related to the kidneys, and while they can perform tests to diagnose kidney disorders, they do not perform surgeries.
Education and Training
University of California 2002
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Collectrin is involved in the development of salt-sensitive hypertension by
- Glutathione S-transferase-micro1 regulates vascular smooth muscle cell proliferation, migration, and oxidative stress.
- In vivo delivery of Gremlin siRNA plasmid reveals therapeutic potential against diabetic nephropathy by recovering bone morphogenetic protein-7.
- Paricalcitol versus ergocalciferol for secondary hyperparathyroidism in CKD stages 3 and 4: a randomized controlled trial.
- Loss of collectrin, an angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 homolog, uncouples endothelial nitric oxide synthase and causes hypertension and vascular dysfunction.
- Design, structure and stability of a hyperthermophilic protein variant.
Treatments
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Vascular Disease
Dr. Sandra Marie Malakauskas M.D.'s Practice location
Practice At 1970 Roanoke Blvd
1970 Roanoke Blvd -Salem, VA 24153Get Direction
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