Dr. Victoria Bellot MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
99-45 67th Road Suite 103 Forest Hills New York, 11375About
Dr. Victoria Bellot is a nephrologist practicing in Forest Hills, New York. Dr. Bellot specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Bellot 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
New York University School of Medicine
New York Univ Sch of Med, New York Ny 1999
Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine- Internal Medicine
Nephrology; American Society of Hypertension (Hypertension)
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Dr. Victoria Bellot MD's Expert Contributions
Are there any symptoms that indicate high creatinine?
In most cases, elevated creatinine levels do not produce any symptoms. It is only in the case of advanced kidney disease such as CKD (chronic kidney disease) Stage 4 or 5 that symptoms can occur. Usually, the symptoms are not associated with pain. They are general symptoms that are associated with an overall "unhealthy" feeling such as shortness of breath, nausea, vomiting, and poor appetite. Since the kidneys are responsible for keeping the body's chemistry healthy, these symptoms are associated with the abnormalities that occur in the body when the chemistry is abnormal or if there is excessive fluid build-up in the case of shortness of breath. Many patients are not aware of the fact that they have early stage kidney disease because of the relative absence of any symptoms. READ MORE
Is there an alternative to dialysis in case of kidney patients?
Transplant maybe an option depending on your mother's health status. You may want to discuss with your nephrologist a referral to a transplant center for more information and evaluation. Waiting times can be long depending on the state. You may also want to discuss with nephrologist options for home dialysis which can be an option depending on her medical condition. READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Awards
- Phi Beta Kappa
Internships
- Beth Deaconess Medical Center (Internal Medicine)
Fellowships
- New York Presbyterian Hospital, Columbia Presbyterian (Nephrology)
Professional Society Memberships
- American Society of Nephrology Professionals, American Medical Women's Association, International Society of Nephrology, American Society of Nephrology, International Society of Peritoneal Dialysis
What do you attribute your success to?
Her attention to detail, Quality of her work and working very hard through the years. Her goal is to grow a medical practice geared to the comprehensive care of her patients and to expand clinical research, of which she has a strong interest in.
Hobbies / Sports
- Travel, Museums
Favorite professional publications
- Nature, Clinical Practice, Nephrology
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