Purpose
The Division of Nephrology
& Hypertension at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center performs renal ultrasonography
as part of its patient care and post-graduate training mission. Renal
ultrasonography is the most important and most commonly used imaging method in
the work-up of patients with renal diseases. It is an integral part in the
Nephrologist's evaluation of patients with renal diseases and, hence, should be
a routine part of this subspecialty's diagnostic program.
Ultrasound Training
At Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
post-graduate Fellows in Nephrology have the opportunity to learn how to
perform and evaluate renal sonograms. The training in ultrasonography of the
kidneys and renal allografts will follow the guidelines of the American Society
of Diagnostic and Interventional Nephrology (ASDIN). This will allow
trainees to become certified in renal ultrasonography by ASDIN after completing
their Fellowship and to integrate renal ultrasonography into their practice of
Nephrology.
For questions please contact:
Raimund
Hirschberg, M.D.
Professor of Medicine
Director, Acute Hemodialysis Unit
rhirschberg@rei.edu
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