Dr. Poyyapakkam R Srivaths MD
Nephrologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Nephrology
1504 Taub Loop Houston TX, 77030About
Dr. Poyyapakkam Srivaths is a pediatric nephrologist practicing in Houston, TX. Dr. Srivaths specializes in caring for children with chronic conditions such as hypertension, kidney disease, and chronic dialysis. Pediatric nephrologists have extensive knowledge on the dialysis and transplant processes, while simultaneously developing lasting relationships with the families of their young patients.
Education and Training
Kilpauk Med Coll, Dr M G R Med Univ, Madras, Tn, India 1991
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Pediatric Nephrology
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Bacillus cereus central line infection in an immunocompetent child with hemophilia.
- Timing of antibiotics and community-acquired pneumonia.
- Nutrition aspects in children receiving maintenance hemodialysis: impact on outcome.
- Cost-effectiveness of ambulatory blood pressure monitoring in the initial evaluation of hypertension in children.
- Two-point normalized protein catabolic rate overestimates nPCR in pediatric hemodialysis patients.
- Using a non-invasive method in chronic hemodialysis pediatric patients to
- Air Displacement Plethysmography Versus Bioelectrical Impedance to Determine Body Composition in Pediatric Hemodialysis Patients.
- Usefulness of screening febrile infants for urinary tract infection.
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