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Dr. Louisa T. Ho, MD

(92 Ratings)

Specializes in: Adult Nephrology

University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine (1987)

Professional interests include: dialysis, kidney problems, polycystic kidney disease, and more.

1000 Central Street Suite 615
Evanston, IL 60201

(847) 570-2512

Dr. Louisa T. Ho, MD is a nephrologist in Evanston, IL specializing in adult nephrology. She graduated from University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine in 1987 and has 39 years of experience. Dr. Louisa T. Ho, MD is affiliated with Endeavor Health.

Office Locations

1000 Central Street Suite 615
Evanston, IL 60201

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Endeavor Health

2500 Ridge Avenue Suite 300
Evanston, IL 60201

(847) 570-2512

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Some issues Dr. Louisa T. Ho, MD can help you with:

Dialysis

Dialysis is a procedure that replicates renal (kidney) function by filtering patients' blood. When kidneys do not work properly, waste can accumulate in the blood and unbalanced chemicals can impair the body's critical functions. In order to stay healthy, a person without proper kidney function must receive dialysis. There are two forms of dialysis treatment: hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis. Both forms of dialysis are recurring treatments that in many cases last throughout the lifetime of the affected patient. Patients who briefly lose renal function may slowly reduce the frequency of dialysis sessions until their kidneys recover. However, most patients who start on dialysis remain on dialysis for the rest of their lives or until they receive a kidney transplant.

A number of conditions can worsen renal function and lead to end-stage or acute kidney failure. When kidneys fail (i.e. nearly 90 percent of their function is lost), dialysis is typically prescribed. Conditions that cause chronic kidney failure (eventually requiring dialysis) include:

Type 1 and 2 Diabetes
Pyelonephritis, recurring kidney infection
Glomerulonephritis, inflammation of the kidney's filtering parts
Polycystic kidney disease
Interstitial nephritis, inflammation of the kidney's tubules
High blood pressure
Vesicoureteral reflux, improper bladder emptying

For hemodialysis (the more common form of dialysis), a patient will visit a hospital or clinic and be connected to a dialysis machine by a needle attached to a tube that draws blood from the arm. The drawn blood is transferred to the dialysis machine, where it is filtered and separated until clean. Waste products from the blood pass into a fluid called dialysate, which is pumped out of the machine into a waste receptacle. The machine also measures and helps ensure the blood has the appropriate level of fluid, electrolytes, and pH. A tube delivers the cleaned blood back into the patient's body. A dialysis session like this will typically last for three to four hours, with a patient undergoing dialysis around three times per week.

A second method of dialysis is known as peritoneal dialysis. Unlike hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis can be performed at home by oneself after an initial surgery. To start, a physician (generally a surgeon) will make a small incision in the lower abdomen and insert and surgically attach a catheter (thin tube). At home, the patient connects a pump to the abdomen catheter, delivering dialysate (dialysis fluid) from a bag hanging on a wheeled stand. This fluid enters the peritoneal cavity (greater abdomen area containing the stomach, liver, and intestines) and collects waste through osmosis, where waste in the blood moves across a membrane and into the dialysate. This process continues for several hours until the fluid concentration is equal between the blood and dialysate, at which point the fluid can be drained. The fluid can then be passed through a machine called a cycler, which removes waste and allows for the dialysate to be reused. This process is repeated about four times per day. Dialysis patients must limit the amount of fluid they consume prior to receiving dialysis and should also avoid eating salty foods. The cycler cannot filter more than a certain amount of waste products from the blood.

Kidneys are important organs, and dialysis treatments are vital for those with renal dysfunction. For many, dialysis is not so much a medical procedure but a part of their normal life.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Louisa T. Ho, MD treated as a nephrologist in Evanston, IL during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Louisa T. Ho, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	165
doctor visit	636
hospital care	761
inpatient care	761

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Louisa T. Ho, MD treated as a nephrologist in Evanston, IL during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Louisa T. Ho, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	177
doctor visit	583
hospital care	663
inpatient care	663

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Louisa T. Ho, MD.

**Gender**
Male	255
Female	274

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	365
Black	103
Hispanic	21
Asian	27
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	157
From 75 to 84	172
85 and over	136
Less than 65	64

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Louisa T. Ho, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	55
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	49
Dementia	19
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Louisa T. Ho, MD treated as a nephrologist in Evanston, IL during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Louisa T. Ho, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	163
doctor visit	539
hospital care	812
inpatient care	812

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Louisa T. Ho, MD.

**Gender**
Male	275
Female	299

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	416
Black	92
Hispanic	24
Asian	29
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	175
From 75 to 84	190
85 and over	126
Less than 65	83

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Louisa T. Ho, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	28
Heart Failure	52
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	48
Dementia	14
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Louisa T. Ho, MD treated as a nephrologist in Evanston, IL during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Louisa T. Ho, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	170
doctor visit	543
hospital care	740
inpatient care	740

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Louisa T. Ho, MD.

**Gender**
Male	460
Female	492

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	654
Black	168
Hispanic	48
Asian	56
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	280
From 75 to 84	322
85 and over	208
Less than 65	142

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Louisa T. Ho, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	49
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	50
Dementia	16
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Louisa T. Ho, MD treated as a nephrologist in Evanston, IL during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Louisa T. Ho, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	115
doctor visit	545
hospital care	826
inpatient care	826

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Louisa T. Ho, MD.

**Gender**
Male	274
Female	295

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	405
Black	77
Hispanic	31
Asian	36
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	155
From 75 to 84	194
85 and over	150
Less than 65	70

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Louisa T. Ho, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	46
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	48
Dementia	20
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Louisa T. Ho, MD treated as a nephrologist in Evanston, IL during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Louisa T. Ho, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	108
doctor visit	477
hospital care	692
inpatient care	692

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Louisa T. Ho, MD.

**Gender**
Male	253
Female	251

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	351
Black	72
Hispanic	29
Asian	30
Other	22
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	141
From 75 to 84	175
85 and over	113
Less than 65	75

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Louisa T. Ho, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	44
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	49
Dementia	16
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Louisa T. Ho, MD treated as a nephrologist in Evanston, IL during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Louisa T. Ho, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	118
doctor visit	495
hospital care	864
inpatient care	864

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Louisa T. Ho, MD.

**Gender**
Male	276
Female	319

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	409
Black	90
Hispanic	38
Asian	33
Other	25
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	171
From 75 to 84	199
85 and over	146
Less than 65	79

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Louisa T. Ho, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	47
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	50
Dementia	19
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Louisa T. Ho, MD treated as a nephrologist in Evanston, IL during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Louisa T. Ho, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	68
doctor visit	497
hospital care	1115
inpatient care	1115

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Louisa T. Ho, MD.

**Gender**
Male	318
Female	347

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	483
Black	77
Hispanic	28
Asian	49
Other	28
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	200
From 75 to 84	226
85 and over	168
Less than 65	71

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Louisa T. Ho, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	59
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	29
Heart Failure	51
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	50
Dementia	23
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Louisa T. Ho, MD treated as a nephrologist in Evanston, IL during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Louisa T. Ho, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	65
doctor visit	411
hospital care	641
inpatient care	641

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Louisa T. Ho, MD.

**Gender**
Male	221
Female	286

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	347
Black	72
Hispanic	29
Asian	32
Other	27
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	151
From 75 to 84	193
85 and over	109
Less than 65	54

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Louisa T. Ho, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	50
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	52
Dementia	23
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Louisa T. Ho, MD treated as a nephrologist in Evanston, IL during 2021 were hospital care, inpatient care and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Louisa T. Ho, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	78
doctor visit	448
hospital care	783
inpatient care	783

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Louisa T. Ho, MD.

**Gender**
Male	271
Female	304

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	382
Black	78
Hispanic	42
Asian	45
Other	28
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	182
From 75 to 84	201
85 and over	132
Less than 65	60

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Louisa T. Ho, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	61
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	48
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	51
Dementia	23
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Louisa T. Ho, MD treated as a nephrologist in Evanston, IL during 2022 were hospital care, inpatient care and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Louisa T. Ho, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	33
doctor visit	520
hospital care	915
inpatient care	915

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Louisa T. Ho, MD.

**Gender**
Male	285
Female	336

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	441
Black	76
Hispanic	26
Asian	51
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	183
From 75 to 84	232
85 and over	145
Less than 65	61

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Louisa T. Ho, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	34
Heart Failure	46
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	50
Dementia	15
Cancer	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Louisa T. Ho, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Louisa T. Ho, MD treated as a nephrologist in Evanston, IL were hospital care, inpatient care and dialysis.

dialysis	114
doctor visit	517
hospital care	801
inpatient care	801

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Louisa T. Ho, MD.

**Gender**
Male	262
Female	291

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	82
Asian / Pacific Islander	35
Non-Hispanic White	386
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	28
Other	11

**Age**
75 to 84	191
85 and over	130
Less than 65	69
65 to 74	163

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Louisa T. Ho, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Louisa T. Ho, MD treated were chronic kidney disease, hypertension, high cholesterol and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	68
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	11
Heart Failure	44
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	45
Atrial Fibrillation	23
Dementia	17
Cancer	15

Education & Training

Dr. Louisa T. Ho, MD graduated from University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine in 1987. She completed residency at Emory University Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and has a state license in Illinois.

Medical School: University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine (1987)

Residency: Emory University Affiliated Hospitals (1990)

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine (1994)

Licensed In: Illinois

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Louisa T. Ho, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Endeavor Health

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Louisa T. Ho, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.92 out of 5 stars based on 92 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Louisa T. Ho, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Evanston, IL.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Louisa T. Ho, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Retrophin, Inc.	$1,025 (815) Thiola $1,025
Travere Therapeutics, Inc.	$351 Thiola $22	$329
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.	$324 BENLYSTA $288	JESDUVROQ $19	$17
Horizon Therapeutics plc	$278 KRYSTEXXA $278
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$265 LOKELMA $147	FARXIGA $33	EVUSHELD $14	$72
Other	$1,756 PURIFIED CORTROPHIN GEL $126	Critline - Monitors $125	Parsabiv $122	ACTHAR $101	TARPEYO $84	Other $1,198

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$3,005
Consulting Fee	$900
Education	$93

Biography

Dr. Louisa Ho is an adult nephrology specialist. Before performing her residency at a hospital affiliated with Emory University, Dr. Ho attended the University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine. Her areas of expertise include polycystic kidney disease, acute kidney injury (AKI), and renal (kidney) biopsy. She has received a 5.0 out of 5 star rating by her patients. In addition to English, she speaks Spanish. She is professionally affiliated with Endeavor Health.

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2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

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2013 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Louisa T. Ho, MD in 2013

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2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Louisa T. Ho, MD in 2014

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2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

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2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

2016 Medicare Patient Data

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2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Louisa T. Ho, MD in 2017

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2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Louisa T. Ho, MD in 2018

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2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Louisa T. Ho, MD in 2019

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Louisa T. Ho, MD in 2020

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2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Louisa T. Ho, MD in 2021

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2022 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Louisa T. Ho, MD in 2022

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Louisa T. Ho, MD From 2012 - 2022

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