Dr. Ronald W. Hamner M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
215 East Quincy Street Suite 610 San Antonio Texas, 78215Rating
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About
Ronald Hamner, MD, is Board Certified in both Internal Medicine and Nephrology. He obtained his undergraduate degree in Biology from Trinity University. He attended Vanderbilt University School of Medicine and received his MD in 1978. Dr. Hamner completed a residency program in Internal Medicine at the University of Alabama Medical Center in Birmingham. He then completed a fellowship in Nephrology at the University of Texas Medical School in Houston where he was also a clinical instructor. Dr. Hamner serves patients in the San Antonio area as well as in Jourdanton. His practice includes general nephrology with special expertise in home dialysis (peritoneal dialysis and home hemodialysis) and nocturnal dialysis.
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Education and Training
Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
Vanderbilt Univ Sch of Med, Nashville Tn 1978
Vanderbilt University School of Medicine 1978
Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine- Internal Medicine; American Board of Internal Medicine
Subspecialty - Nephrology
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Dr. Ronald W. Hamner M.D.'s Expert Contributions
My mother is a CKD patient and her urine output is decreasing. What could this mean?
Decreasing urine output may mean kidney function is worsening to the need for dialysis. However, dehydration is common in people with CKD from poor appetite. If the legs are swollen and urine output drops, call your doctor. If legs are not swollen and urine output drops, try extra 1-2 glasses of water or chicken soup. READ MORE
Are there any supplements that will strengthen my mom's kidney function?
Kidney function is better served by avoiding foods and substances that increase work for the kidney. For example, phosphate almost totally excreted by the kidneys. To reduce the amount of phosphate work load for the kidneys, avoid colas, hard cheese, large amounts of brown beans and phosphate preservatives READ MORE
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineAreas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Speaks at Local Symposiums on Nephrology -
Awards
- Gift of Life Award, Local Kidney Foundation
- Leading Physicians of the World
- Biltmore's Who's Who - VIP Member
- Blue Key National Honor Fraternity

- Phi Beta Kappa
- Alpha Chi National Honor Society

Internships
- Internship: University of Alabama Hospitals, Birmingham, Alabama, 1979
Fellowships
- Fellowship: University of Texas Medical School, Division of Nephrology, Houston, Texas, 1983
Professional Society Memberships
- Texas Medical Association Bexar County Medical Society American College of Physicians, Fellow International Society for Peritoneal Dialysis Renal Physicians Association National Kidney Foundation, Medical Board, San Antonio Chapter Texas Medical Foundation
What do you attribute your success to?
Putting his Patients First, Happy Patients = Success is his Mantra.
Areas of research
- Amgen Study on use of Erythropoietin on dialysis patients in 2002. Clinical Site Investigator for the 2001 Procrit Power Study. The clinical evaluation of PROCRIT (Epoetin Alpha) dosed once weekly in patients with anemia due to early renal insufficiency. Healthy Start Dialysis Study for Baxter Health Care from 1998-2001. Fresenius Delmed Grade IV Study Connectology on Peritoneal Dialysis Patients in 1991.
Hobbies / Sports
- Staying Fit, Sunday School, Traveling to Spend Time with Family
Favorite professional publications
- JASN
Areas of research
Amgen Study on use of Erythropoietin on dialysis patients in 2002. Clinical Site Investigator for the 2001 Procrit Power Study. The clinical evaluation of PROCRIT (Epoetin Alpha) dosed once weekly in patients with anemia due to early renal insufficiency. Healthy Start Dialysis Study for Baxter Health Care from 1998-2001. Fresenius Delmed Grade IV Study Connectology on Peritoneal Dialysis Patients in 1991.Dr. Ronald W. Hamner M.D.'s Practice location
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