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Dr. Ali Kareem Kurady, MD is a pediatric nephrologist in ROUND ROCK, TX specializing in pediatric nephrology. He graduated from Al-Mustansiriya College of Medicine in 1992 and has 34 years of experience. Dr. Ali Kareem Kurady, MD is affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine and Baylor Scott & White Health.
Kidney Stones
Kidney stones are hard deposits that form in the kidneys, made up of minerals that are normally present in urine. They can vary in size, from as small as a grain of sand to as large as a nickel, occasionally even larger. Sometimes they lodge in the kidney, and sometimes they break free and make their way out through the urinary tract, which can be extremely painful.
Kidney stones can be smooth or jagged and are yellow to brown in color. They are mostly comprised of the minerals calcium, oxalate, and phosphorus. Examining the stones to see what they are made of can show what caused the stone to be formed in the first place. For example, a stone made of mostly calcium, which is the most common type, can happen any time the urine becomes too concentrated due to dehydration or a blockage in the kidney. A uric acid stone forms when acid levels in the urine get too high, usually due to excessive consumption of animal protein such as meat and fish. A struvite stone is a sign of certain infections, and a cystine stone can be due to a genetic disorder that raises the risk of kidney stones.
The most common symptom of kidney stones is pain, either in the back or lower abdomen, or severe pain when urinating. There may also be blood in the urine. Treatment for kidney stones depends on how large the stone is. Very small stones can pass out of the body on their own, and they do not require treatment other than drinking adequate water and taking pain killers. Larger stones need to be broken apart and removed. The main treatment options are:
People who have had one kidney stone are at risk of developing another. To reduce this risk, patients are given instructions specific to the type of stone they developed. Generally the instructions will include drinking more water to dilute the urine, but it may also involve lowering sodium intake or eating less meat.
Dr. Ali Kareem Kurady, MD graduated from Al-Mustansiriya College of Medicine in 1992. He completed residency at Richmond University Medical Center. He is certified by the Certifications: Pediatric Nephrology - American Board of Pediatrics and has a state license in Texas.
Medical School: Al-Mustansiriya College of Medicine (1992)
Residency: Richmond University Medical Center (2015)
Board Certification: Certifications: Pediatric Nephrology - American Board of Pediatrics
Licensed In: Texas
Dr. Ali Kareem Kurady, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: CIGNA Open Access, United Healthcare Select Plus, United Healthcare Select, United Healthcare Choice Plus, Humana HMO, United Healthcare Choice, Blue Choice, Aetna QPOS, TRICARE Prime, Aetna Open Choice PPO, TRICARE Extra, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Aetna Select, Aetna HMO, Aetna Medicare PPO, Aetna Open Access Managed Choice, CIGNA Choice Fund, Aetna Open Access Elect Choice, CIGNA Open Access Plus, Aetna Choice POS II, BlueCross BlueShield ParPlan, WellCare, AARP, Medicare Advantage, TriWest, United Healthcare, United Healthcare Navigate, Medicaid, Aetna Managed Choice, Guardian, Railroad Medicare, Humana, Cigna, United Healthcare Navigate Plus, Humana PPO, Humana ChoiceCare Network, CIGNA Open Access Plus In Network, Superior Health Plan, Aetna-Aetna Signature Administrators, Aetna-Health Network Option, DFW ConnectedCare-American Airlines Employee Benefit Plan, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW SeniorCare Advantage PPO, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus HMO-Individual/Family, Tricare-Select, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-ERS BSW Preferred HMO Network, Optum-Optum Behavioral Health, Aetna-Aetna Medicare Prime Plan (HMO), Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus HMO-Group, Aetna-Aetna Medicare Dual Complete Plan (HMO D-SNP), Nebraska Furniture Mart-Emerald, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSWH Employee Network Premium (PPO)/ HDHP, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Access PPO, Aetna-Aetna Medicare Value Plan (HMO), Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus PPO-Group, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-HMO Network-Individual/Family, Prism Electric-BSW Premier - Prism, FirstCare Health Plans-CHIP, Aetna-Group Retiree Medicare PPO - Limited to Exxon/Mobil, Nebraska Furniture Mart-Onyx, Centivo Network-Centivo Network - Baylor Scott & White Premier, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Premier HMO-Individual/Family, Aetna-Open Access Select, Nebraska Furniture Mart-Pearl, Medicare-Traditional Medicare, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSWH Employee Network (SEQA & EQA), Catalyst Health Group-Catalyst Health - Baylor Scott & White Preferred, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus PPO-Individual/Family, FirstCare Health Plans-FirstCare Select Plus HMO Network, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW SeniorCare Advantage HMO, Aetna-Health Network Only, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-HMO Network-Group and Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Premier HMO-Group.
According to our sources, Dr. Ali Kareem Kurady, MD accepts the following insurance providers:
Dr. Ali Kareem Kurady, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.74 out of 5 stars based on 104 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Ali Kareem Kurady, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in ROUND ROCK, TX.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Ali Kareem Kurady, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$227
ACTHAR $193 |
OFIRMEV $34 |
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$103
ImmunoCAP $103 |
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ACTHAR $25 |
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SOLIRIS $20 |
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LUPKYNIS $15 |
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Dr. Ali Kurady's area of specialization is pediatric nephrology. He is rated highly by his patients. Dr. Kurady takes United Healthcare Navigate, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, and Humana ChoiceCare Network, in addition to other insurance carriers. He is a graduate of Al-Mustansiriya College of Medicine and a graduate of Richmond University Medical Center's residency program. His hospital/clinic affiliations include Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Hillcrest, Baylor Scott & White McLane Children's Medical Center - Temple, and Baylor College of Medicine. Dr. Kurady has an open panel in TEMPLE, TX according to Doctor.com.
