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Dr. Aris Han Oates, MD is a pediatric nephrologist in San Francisco, CA specializing in pediatric nephrology (kidney disease) and general practice. He graduated from Rush Medical College in 2010 and has 14 years of experience. Dr. Aris Han Oates, MD is affiliated with UCSF Health, UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals and Renal Center.
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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. Aris Han Oates, MD graduated from Rush Medical College in 2010. He completed residency at University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Pediatric Nephrology, American Board of Pediatrics and has a state license in California.
Medical School: Rush Medical College (2010)
Residency: University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) Affiliated Hospitals (2013)
Board Certification: Pediatric Nephrology, American Board of Pediatrics
Licensed In: California
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Aris Han Oates, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. |
$260
SOLIRIS $260 |
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Honoraria | $150 |
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Food and Beverage | $110 |
Dr. Aris Oates' specialties are general practice, pediatric nephrology, and general pediatrics. Areas of expertise for Dr. Oates include kidney stones and hydronephrosis. His professional affiliations include UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals and UCSF Health. Dr. Oates graduated from Rush Medical College. Dr. Oates completed his residency training at a hospital affiliated with the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF).