Dr. David I. Ortiz-Melo
Overview
I enjoy practicing nephrology and taking care of patients with kidney disorders. My clinical interests include management of uncontrolled high blood pressure, chronic kidney disease, acute kidney failure, and fluid and electrolyte disorders. I also have particular interest in the evaluation and management of kidney diseases affecting cancer patients (onco-nephrology).
Dr. Ortiz-Melo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nephrosclerosis. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, and Kidney Transplant.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 16 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
40 Duke Medicine Cir, Durham, NC 27710
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
Duke Raleigh Hospital
Sammy Moghazi is a Nephrologist in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Moghazi is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nephrosclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Chronic Kidney Disease. Dr. Moghazi is currently accepting new patients.
Duke Raleigh Hospital
Jason Eckel is a Nephrologist in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Eckel is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nephrosclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Polycystic Kidney Disease. Dr. Eckel is currently accepting new patients.
Dlp Maria Parham Physician Practices LLC
Tariq Abo-Kamil is a Nephrologist in Louisburg, North Carolina. Dr. Abo-Kamil is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nephrosclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Renovascular Hypertension, Nephrosclerosis, Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Gastrostomy. Dr. Abo-Kamil is currently accepting new patients.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Chronic Kidney DiseaseDr. Ortiz-Melo isDistinguished. Learn about Chronic Kidney Disease.
- End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)Dr. Ortiz-Melo isDistinguished. Learn about End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).
- Advanced
- NephrosclerosisDr. Ortiz-Melo isAdvanced. Learn about Nephrosclerosis.
- Renovascular HypertensionDr. Ortiz-Melo isAdvanced. Learn about Renovascular Hypertension.
- Experienced
- Acute Kidney FailureDr. Ortiz-Melo isExperienced. Learn about Acute Kidney Failure.
- Acute Tubular NecrosisDr. Ortiz-Melo isExperienced. Learn about Acute Tubular Necrosis.
- Atypical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (aHUS)Dr. Ortiz-Melo isExperienced. Learn about Atypical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (aHUS).
- BoilsDr. Ortiz-Melo isExperienced. Learn about Boils.
- CarbuncleDr. Ortiz-Melo isExperienced. Learn about Carbuncle.
- Congenital Nephrotic SyndromeDr. Ortiz-Melo isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Nephrotic Syndrome.