Dr. Richey Talks with Good Morning Texas About the Connection Between High Blood Pressure and Your Kidneys June 27, 2024 By Dallas Nephrology Associates Each May, health organizations highlight the importance of monitoring blood pressure, as hypertension stands as a major risk factor for heart disease, stroke, and kidney disease. It’s alarming to note … Continued
What are the two types of kidney transplants? June 4, 2024 By Dallas Nephrology Associates A kidney transplant recipient can receive either a deceased donor kidney transplant or a living donor kidney transplant. A deceased donor is from someone who has died and made the … Continued
Why should I hold Tacrolimus prior to getting my labs drawn? June 4, 2024 By Dallas Nephrology Associates The majority of kidney transplant patients are on Tacrolimus, a drug that is effective in preventing kidney transplant rejection. The drug requires close monitoring to avoid increased risks of kidney … Continued
Patient Newsletter April/May 2024 April 29, 2024 By Dallas Nephrology Associates The Role of Nutrition and Diet in Chronic Kidney Disease The Impact of Diet on Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) We all know that what we eat affects our health. Food … Continued
Patient Newsletter January/February 2024 February 7, 2024 By Dallas Nephrology Associates Chronic Kidney Disease and New Year’s Resolutions With the New Year comes New Year’s Resolutions Many people want better health and a better life. However, most people give up on … Continued
Dallas Nephrology Associates Celebrates 14 Physicians Recognized as D Magazine’s Best Doctors in Dallas County for 2023 December 13, 2023 By Dallas Nephrology Associates Dallas Nephrology Associates (DNA) is proud to announce that fourteen of its physicians have been named to D Magazine’s Best Doctors in Dallas County for 2023. This prestigious recognition reflects … Continued
Nine Dallas Nephrology Associates Doctors Named 2023 Texas Super Doctors® December 6, 2023 By Dallas Nephrology Associates Nine Dallas Nephrology Associates (DNA) physicians have been recognized as 2023 Texas Super Doctors® by their peers in the December issue of Texas Monthly. This prestigious honor is bestowed upon … Continued
Patient Newsletter October 2023 October 19, 2023 By Dallas Nephrology Associates Understanding Lab Results Associated with Kidney Disease How do normal kidneys work, and what is Chronic Kidney Disease or CKD? Keeping your kidneys healthy is crucial for maintaining overall health. … Continued
Dr. Hays Receives Prestigious ACP Mastership Title October 17, 2023 By Dallas Nephrology Associates Dallas Nephrology Associates proudly announces that Steven R. Hays, MD, FACP has been honored with the prestigious Mastership recognition by the American College of Physicians. Dr. Hays is one of … Continued