Dr. Reena P. Samuel M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
1711 27th St Braulin Bldg, Suite Portsmouth OH, 45662Rating
5/5
About
Dr. Reena Samuel is a nephrologist practicing in Portsmouth, OH. Dr. Samuel specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Samuel 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
MD at T. D. Medical College
Alappuzha
T.D. Med Coll, Univ of Kerala, Aleppey, Kerala, India MD
Medical College Thiruvananthapuram 1990
Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine- Internal Medicine
Nephrology; Board Certified in Clinical Hypertension
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Provider Details
Dr. Reena P. Samuel M.D.'s Expert Contributions
How accurate is a kidney biopsy?
If enough tissue sample is obtained, it will be accurate. READ MORE
What is the treatment for a blocked kidney?
Treatment depends on the reason for the block. It can be from a stone, enlarged prostate, stricture(narrowing) of the urethra, and many other reasons. READ MORE
Can COVID infection cause high levels of protein in urine ?
COVID infection can affect kidneys. Please repeat urine for protein. READ MORE
What foods should dialysis patients avoid?
Try to be on a low salt diet. Also, dietary restrictions depend on your phosphorus, potassium, etc. Usually, dialysis pt’s have high potassium and phosphorus and try to be on low potassium and phosphorus diet. also should be on fluid restriction also. READ MORE
What is the best procedure to remove kidney stones?
That depends on the size, type, number and location of kidney stone. Your urologist will tell you. READ MORE
How long is strict bed rest necessary after the renal biopsy?
After a kidney biopsy, you have to lie down on your back for a few hours. After that, you should avoid strenuous activities for about a week. READ MORE
Urine retention?
You have urinary retention most likely from an enlarged prostate. Immediate urinate catheter placement is needed to relieve the bladder outlet obstruction. Also, you need to see a urologist for further management. READ MORE
Urine test results?
Yellow shows undetectable protein and blue shows protein. Better to check the spot urine sample urine for protein/cr ratio. READ MORE
Urgent sudden need to urinate?
Please check with your urologist. READ MORE
Follicular NHL?
Please check with your cancer doctor. Thanks. READ MORE
Can I use augmentin for ecoli UTI?
Yes, you can. READ MORE
I have a urinary tract infection?
No. READ MORE
Bactrim side effect?
Unlikely sec to drug allergy. Usually drug allergy happens while on the meds and subsides once off the meds. Please check with your family physician, as I am a kidney specialist. READ MORE
I have blood in my urine?
Need to rule out kidney stone. Kidney ultrasound or CT kidney with stone protocol will aid in the diagnosis. Also check urine analysis and renal function. If blood in the urine persists, you should see a urologist to look in to your bladder again, esp considering your age. READ MORE
Pain in right kidney area?
It can be musculoskeletal pain. Please see your family physician, who can examine you and do appropriate imaging studies. READ MORE
How do I determine if one of my kidneys just failed?
Usually this pain is not from kidney problem. Most likely it’s a musculoskeletal pain. If the pain persists, pls see your family physician who can examine you and give you advise. READ MORE
I don’t know if I should go back to the ER?
If you have chest pain, please do. People with history of CKD are at high risk for heart disease. READ MORE
How should pain be managed in kidney patients who are not on dialysis?
Where is the location of the pain? Better to avoid on steroidals (ibuprofen, aleve, naproxen, mobic, daypro, mobic, etc.) and also Celebrex due to her chronic kidney disease. READ MORE
What is the treatment for high potassium levels in a kidney patient?
1. Avoid high potassium-containing foods like tomatoes, bananas, oranges, etc. 2. Avoid constipation. 3. Some meds can cause hyperkalemia. Your doctor can give meds for high K. Depending on your k level/kidney function, etc., you may need medication to bring down your potassium level. Please check with your doctor. READ MORE
Is it safe to take over the counter pain medication with kidney disease?
Non steroidal anti inflammatory (NSAIDS) meds like ibuprofen, aleve, naproxen, mobic, Daypro are not good to the kidney, so try to avoid. READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Clinical Professor, Ohio University -
Awards
- Selected as Top American Physician for 15 Years Since 2001
Internships
- Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Fellowships
- Lenox Hill Hospital, 1995
Professional Society Memberships
- American Society of Nephrology, Ohio State Medical Association, American Society of Hypertension
Articles and Publications
- Published in the past
What do you attribute your success to?
- Hard work and she always wanted to become a doctor in order to help others.
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