Helbert Rondon
Experienced in Nephrotic Syndrome

Dr. Helbert Rondon

Nephrology
UPMC
UPMC Kidney Clinic
120 Lytton Avenue, Suite 201, 
Pittsburgh, PA 
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Experienced in Nephrotic Syndrome
UPMC
UPMC Kidney Clinic
120 Lytton Avenue, Suite 201, 
Pittsburgh, PA 
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Dr. Rondon is an Associate Professor of Medicine in the Renal-Electrolyte Division at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and Program Director of the Nephrology Fellowship Training Program at UPMC Medical Education. He also serves as Associate Clinical Director of the Renal-Electrolyte Division and Chief of Renal Services at UPMC Magee Womens Hospital. Dr. Rondon was born and raised in Lima, Peru, where he attended Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos School of Medicine. He completed his residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston and then a fellowship in Nephrology at UPMC Medical Education. Dr. Rondon also has a Master of Science degree in Medical Education from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Rondon has published several manuscripts in the area of hyponatremia. His current research includes the effect of oral urea on the clinical outcomes associated with chronic non-severe hyponatremia. Other interests include electrolyte physiology and medical education. His interest in medical education focuses on innovative ways to teach fluid, electrolytes and acid-base disorders to residents and students. Dr. Rondon is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians and American Society of Nephrology. Dr. Rondon is also a former Harvard Macy Scholar. Are you already a patient of this provider and have a MyUPMC account? Log in to MyUPMC to schedule.

Dr. Rondon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nephrotic Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Osmotic Demyelination Syndrome, Low Sodium Level, Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone Secretion (SIADH), and Osmotic Diuresis.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 46 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 2 articles in the study of Nephrotic Syndrome.

Graduate Institution
Universidad Nacional Mayor De San Marcos De Lima
Residency
University of Texas Medical Branch-Galveston
Specialties
Nephrology
Licenses
Internal Medicine in PA
Board Certifications
American Board Of Internal Medicine
American Board Of Internal Medicine
Fellowships
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Hospital Affiliations
Magee Womens Hospital Of Upmc Health System
Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside
Upmc Passavant
Languages Spoken
English
Spanish
Gender
Male

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Locations

UPMC Kidney Clinic
120 Lytton Avenue, Suite 201, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Call: 412-530-6675

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.


46 Total Publications

Plasma Sodium Correction Rates in Patients with Severe Hyponatremia Treated with Hypertonic Saline with and without Proactive Desmopressin.
Plasma Sodium Correction Rates in Patients with Severe Hyponatremia Treated with Hypertonic Saline with and without Proactive Desmopressin.
Journal: Kidney360
Published: February 10, 2025
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