Dr. Pairach Pintavorn MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
818 Saint Sebastian Way Suite 300 Augusta GA, 30901About
Dr. Pairach Pintavorn is a nephrologist practicing in Augusta, GA. Dr. Pintavorn specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Pintavorn 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
Faculty of Medicine At Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 1987
Chulalongkorn University Faculty of Medicine 1987
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Provider Details
Dr. Pairach Pintavorn MD's Practice location
Dr. Pairach Pintavorn MD's reviews
Write ReviewPatient Experience with Dr. Pintavorn
Recommended Articles
- What Will a Doctor Ask if you Have Blood in Your Urine?
In the normal course, blood has no reason to appear in the urine, but if that happens, one should not hesitate to seek specialist medical opinion. Blood may appear in urine owing to simple infections in the urinary and genital systems, or it could be a result of some serious ailment that is...
- 5 Tips on Living with Kidney Stones
According to scientific research, around 15% of the world’s population is living with kidney stones. Among these people, 20% are men while 5% are women. Kidney stones is a condition which is very common especially in men. It is also among the most painful infections since it affects the urinary...
- Oliguria
Oliguria is a medical term used when referring to a decreased urine output. Oliguria is considered when a person’s urine output is less than 400 mL in a 24-hour period. When it comes to infants, oliguria occurs when the urine output is less than 0.5 mL/kg/hr for 24 hours. Anuria is the absence...
- What Are the Signs and Symptoms of Kidney Stones?
What are kidney stones?A kidney stone is a hard, crystal-like mineral substance formed within the kidney or urinary tract. In medical terms, it is known as nephrolithiasis. They are also called as renal calculi.Kidney stones can block the stream of urine and can result in urinary infection, kidney...
- What Is a Renal Ultrasound Used For?
UltrasoundIt is actually a diagnostic procedure. High-frequency sound waves are transmitted through the body's tissues that are inaudible to the human ear. This creates videos or photographic images of the internal structure of the body after the echoes are recorded and transformed.Many diseases and...
- What Could Lead to Nephrotic Syndrome?
IntroductionNephrotic syndrome refers to a group of symptoms that occur when there is something wrong with your kidneys. It can affect people of all ages and is often treatable. Kidney damage may be suspected if an individual shows any of the following symptoms:...
Nearby Providers
- Dr. Amy M Sprague M.D.209 Dixon Ct Evans GA 30809
- Dr. Barton C Brezina MD820 St. Sebastian Way Augusta GA 30901
- Dr. Mark T. Smith M.D.1303 Dantignac St Augusta GA 30901
- Dr. Noble Chukwuemeka Iwuagwu MDVa Hospital Augusta GA 30904
- Dr. Norris Stanley Nahman MD1120 15th St Augusta GA 30912
- Dr. Pamela J. Fall MD1120 15th St Augusta GA 30912