Overview
Dr. Ritesh Mathur earned his medical degree from St George’s University School of Medicine in Grenada and completed his internship, residency and fellowship in nephrology at The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston. In practice since 2006, Dr. Mathur is board certified in nephrology and a member of the American Society of Nephrology. He sees patients 18 years and older and speaks Spanish, Hindi and Urdu. Kidney dialysis is one of his primary clinical interests, and he also treats hypertension (high blood pressure), kidney stones and kidney failure. Building rapport is extremely important for Dr. Mathur and his patients feel like they are talking to a relative when they are in his office. He also makes patient access a high priority. He will visit area dialysis centers and hospitals and makes himself available 24/7. Any patient who needs immediate care will be seen on the same day. A resident of Sugar Land, Dr. Mathur is married and the father of twin daughters. In his leisure time he enjoys reading, traveling, cooking, playing tennis and trying new restaurants.
Dr. Mathur is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Acute Kidney Failure, Chronic Kidney Disease, and Low Potassium Level.
Dr. Mathur is currently accepting new patients.
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Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Mathur has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
Ben Taub Hospital
Wolfgang Winkelmayer is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Winkelmayer is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), High Potassium Level, Kidney Transplant, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).
UT MD Anderson Cancer Center
Ala Abudayyeh is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Abudayyeh is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Interstitial Nephritis, Glomerulonephritis, Acute Tubular Necrosis, Acute Kidney Failure, and Kidney Transplant.
Michael E. Debakey Department Of Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Horacio Adrogue is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Adrogue is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Respiratory Acidosis, Low Sodium Level, Metabolic Acidosis, Kidney Transplant, and Simultaneous Pancreas Kidney Transplant.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Ritesh Mathur
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Ritesh Mathur?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Ritesh Mathur by calling their office at 832-532-7756. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Ritesh Mathur a top-rated expert for End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Ritesh Mathur is classified as an Distinguished expert for End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Ritesh Mathur specialize in?
While Dr. Ritesh Mathur is a Nephrology, they have specific expertise in End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Acute Kidney Failure, and Chronic Kidney Disease. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Nephrology.
Does Dr. Ritesh Mathur accept my insurance?
Dr. Ritesh Mathur accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 832-532-7756 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Acute Kidney FailureDr. Mathur isDistinguished. Learn about Acute Kidney Failure.
- Chronic Kidney DiseaseDr. Mathur isDistinguished. Learn about Chronic Kidney Disease.
- End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)Dr. Mathur isDistinguished. Learn about End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).
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- Gitelman SyndromeDr. Mathur isAdvanced. Learn about Gitelman Syndrome.
- High Potassium LevelDr. Mathur isAdvanced. Learn about High Potassium Level.
- Low Potassium LevelDr. Mathur isAdvanced. Learn about Low Potassium Level.
- Low Sodium LevelDr. Mathur isAdvanced. Learn about Low Sodium Level.
- NecrosisDr. Mathur isAdvanced. Learn about Necrosis.
- NephrosclerosisDr. Mathur isAdvanced. Learn about Nephrosclerosis.
- Experienced
- Diabetic NephropathyDr. Mathur isExperienced. Learn about Diabetic Nephropathy.
- Familial Hypocalciuric Hypercalcemia Type 1
- HypercalcemiaDr. Mathur isExperienced. Learn about Hypercalcemia.
- Lactic AcidosisDr. Mathur isExperienced. Learn about Lactic Acidosis.
- Metabolic AcidosisDr. Mathur isExperienced. Learn about Metabolic Acidosis.
- Milk-Alkali SyndromeDr. Mathur isExperienced. Learn about Milk-Alkali Syndrome.