Dr. Peter D Yorgin M.D.
Nephrologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Nephrology
8001 Frost St Entrance 10 San Diego CA, 92123About
Dr. Peter Yorgin is a pediatric nephrologist practicing in San Diego, CA. Dr. Yorgin 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
Emory University School Of Medicine 1983
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Pediatric Nephrology
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Renal manifestations of rheumatic diseases affecting adolescents.
- Sodium ferric gluconate therapy in renal transplant and renal failure patients.
- Visual loss caused by pseudotumor cerebri in an infant on peritoneal dialysis.
- Pulse methylprednisolone treatment of idiopathic steroid-resistant nephrotic
- Pulse methylprednisolone, cyclosporine, and ace inhibitor therapy decreases proteinuria in two siblings with familial focal segmental glomerulosclerosis.
- Promising early outcomes with a novel, complete steroid avoidance immunosuppression protocol in pediatric renal transplantation.
- The clinical efficacy of higher hematocrit levels in children with chronic renal insufficiency and those undergoing dialysis.
- Long-term plasmapheresis and protein A column treatment of recurrent FSGS.
- Limited surgical interventions in children with posterior urethral valves can lead to better outcomes following renal transplantation.
- Unexpectedly high prevalence of posttransplant anemia in pediatric and young adult renal transplant recipients.
- Where should the hemofiltration circuit be placed in relation to the extracorporeal membrane oxygenation circuit?
- Colonic hydrogen elimination and methane production in infants with and without infantile colic syndrome.
- The use of art therapy to detect depression and post-traumatic stress disorder in pediatric and young adult renal transplant recipients.
- Hyperhomocysteinemia in pediatric and young adult renal transplant recipients.
- Proteinuria in pediatric renal transplant recipients during the first 60 post-transplant days.
Treatments
- Obesity
- High Blood Pressure (hypertension)
- Birth Defects
- Lupus
- Pain
Dr. Peter D Yorgin M.D.'s Practice location
Practice At 8001 Frost St Entrance 10
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