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Dr. Roshan Sher Sher Ali, MD

(Dr. Roshan Sher Ali, MD)

(12 Ratings)

Specializes in: Adult Nephrology

Dow Medical College (1999)

Professional interests include: hypertension (high blood pressure), kidney problems, dialysis, and more.

133 E. Brush Hill Road Suite 301
Elmhurst, IL 60126

(630) 832-2183

Dr. Roshan Sher Sher Ali, MD is a nephrologist in Elmhurst, IL specializing in adult nephrology. She graduated from Dow Medical College in 1999 and has 27 years of experience. Dr. Roshan Sher Sher Ali, MD is affiliated with Endeavor Health and Nephrology Associates of Northern Illinois and Indiana.

Office Locations

Endeavor Health

133 E. Brush Hill Road Suite 301
Elmhurst, IL 60126

(630) 832-2183

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Some issues Dr. Roshan Sher Sher Ali, 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.

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:

Shock wave lithotripsy, which uses sound wave vibrations to break apart the stone
Percutaneous nephrolithotomy, or the use of a very tiny tool (like a wire inserted through the back) to break apart and remove the stone
Ureteroscopy, a thin tube inserted through the urethra and bladder to the stone, where tiny tools can grasp the stone and remove

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.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Roshan Sher Sher Ali, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 10%

By Affordability:

hemodialysis

hospital care

inpatient care

inpatient hospital care

In 2023, Dr. Roshan Sher Sher Ali, MD had a list price for hemodialysis, hospital care, inpatient care, and inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Illinois. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Roshan Sher Sher Ali, MD treated as a nephrologist in Elmhurst, IL during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care and outpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Roshan Sher Sher Ali, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	473
inpatient care	403
outpatient care	70

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Roshan Sher Sher Ali, MD treated as a nephrologist in Elmhurst, IL during 2014 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Roshan Sher Sher Ali, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	147
inpatient care	147

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Roshan Sher Sher Ali, MD.

**Gender**
Male	31
Female	29

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	36
Black	12
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	19
From 75 to 84	18
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Roshan Sher Sher Ali, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	30
Heart Failure	62
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	32
Diabetes	53
Dementia	25
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Roshan Sher Sher Ali, MD treated as a nephrologist in Elmhurst, IL during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Roshan Sher Sher Ali, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	23
doctor visit	205
hospital care	650
inpatient care	650

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Roshan Sher Sher Ali, MD.

**Gender**
Male	294
Female	250

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	358
Black	76
Hispanic	54
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	182
From 75 to 84	158
85 and over	118
Less than 65	86

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Roshan Sher Sher Ali, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	62
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	24
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	31
Heart Failure	58
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	34
Diabetes	58
Dementia	26
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Roshan Sher Sher Ali, MD treated as a nephrologist in Elmhurst, IL during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Roshan Sher Sher Ali, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	13
doctor visit	246
hospital care	535
inpatient care	535

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Roshan Sher Sher Ali, MD.

**Gender**
Male	126
Female	138

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	166
Black	48
Hispanic	34
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	97
From 75 to 84	78
85 and over	46
Less than 65	43

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Roshan Sher Sher Ali, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	30
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	49
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	60
Dementia	24
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Roshan Sher Sher Ali, MD treated as a nephrologist in Elmhurst, IL during 2017 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Roshan Sher Sher Ali, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	347
hospital care	630
inpatient care	630

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Roshan Sher Sher Ali, MD.

**Gender**
Male	146
Female	188

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	203
Black	70
Hispanic	45
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	111
From 75 to 84	99
85 and over	68
Less than 65	56

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Roshan Sher Sher Ali, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	52
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	63
Dementia	27
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Roshan Sher Sher Ali, MD treated as a nephrologist in Elmhurst, IL during 2018 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Roshan Sher Sher Ali, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	375
hospital care	634
inpatient care	634

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Roshan Sher Sher Ali, MD.

**Gender**
Male	163
Female	164

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	193
Black	52
Hispanic	52
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	120
From 75 to 84	110
85 and over	54
Less than 65	43

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Roshan Sher Sher Ali, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	53
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	62
Dementia	22
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Roshan Sher Sher Ali, MD treated as a nephrologist in Elmhurst, IL during 2019 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Roshan Sher Sher Ali, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	467
hospital care	608
inpatient care	608

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Roshan Sher Sher Ali, MD.

**Gender**
Male	159
Female	212

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	211
Black	75
Hispanic	58
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	132
From 75 to 84	126
85 and over	60
Less than 65	53

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Roshan Sher Sher Ali, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	49
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	56
Dementia	23
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Roshan Sher Sher Ali, MD treated as a nephrologist in Elmhurst, IL during 2020 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Roshan Sher Sher Ali, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	445
hospital care	694
inpatient care	694

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Roshan Sher Sher Ali, MD.

**Gender**
Male	163
Female	211

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	233
Black	68
Hispanic	48
Asian	13
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	136
From 75 to 84	120
85 and over	72
Less than 65	46

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Roshan Sher Sher Ali, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	48
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	57
Dementia	23
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Roshan Sher Sher Ali, MD treated as a nephrologist in Elmhurst, IL during 2021 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Roshan Sher Sher Ali, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	460
hospital care	757
inpatient care	757

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Roshan Sher Sher Ali, MD.

**Gender**
Male	174
Female	205

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	236
Black	61
Hispanic	55
Asian	14
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	134
From 75 to 84	135
85 and over	59
Less than 65	51

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Roshan Sher Sher Ali, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	50
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	62
Dementia	21
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Roshan Sher Sher Ali, MD treated as a nephrologist in Elmhurst, IL during 2022 were hospital care, inpatient care and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Roshan Sher Sher Ali, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	18
doctor visit	428
hospital care	567
inpatient care	567

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Roshan Sher Sher Ali, MD.

**Gender**
Male	163
Female	213

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	237
Black	62
Hispanic	47
Asian	15
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	122
From 75 to 84	152
85 and over	71
Less than 65	31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Roshan Sher Sher Ali, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	32
Heart Failure	48
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	61
Dementia	16
Cancer	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Roshan Sher Sher Ali, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Roshan Sher Sher Ali, MD treated as a nephrologist in Elmhurst, IL were hospital care, inpatient care, outpatient care and dialysis.

dialysis	18
doctor visit	371
hospital care	569
inpatient care	562
outpatient care	70

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Roshan Sher Sher Ali, MD.

**Gender**
Male	141
Female	161

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	52
Asian / Pacific Islander	4
Non-Hispanic White	187
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	39
Other	4

**Age**
75 to 84	99
85 and over	54
Less than 65	40
65 to 74	105

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Roshan Sher Sher Ali, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Roshan Sher Sher Ali, MD treated were chronic kidney disease, hypertension, high cholesterol and diabetes.

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	67
Asthma	11
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	46
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	53
Atrial Fibrillation	23
Cancer	12
Dementia	20

Education & Training

Dr. Roshan Sher Sher Ali, MD graduated from Dow Medical College in 1999. She completed residency at Internal Medicine St. Francis Hospital. She is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine and has a state license in Illinois.

Medical School: Dow Medical College (1999)

Residency: Internal Medicine St. Francis Hospital (2006)

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine (2006)

Licensed In: Illinois

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Roshan Sher Sher Ali, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Endeavor Health

Nephrology Associates of Northern Illinois and Indiana

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Roshan Sher Sher Ali, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.73 out of 5 stars based on 12 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Roshan Sher Sher Ali, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Elmhurst, IL.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.	$374 JYNARQUE $195	SAMSCA $179
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$274 LOKELMA $142	FARXIGA $32	$100
Amgen Inc.	$252 Tavneos $241	Parsabiv $11
Aurinia Pharma U.S., Inc.	$225 LUPKYNIS $225
Mallinckrodt LLC	$152 ACTHAR $152
Other	$642 Auryxia $151	CardioMEMS HF System $131	RENVELA $110	Renal - PD $80	VELTASSA $28	Other $141

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,693
Education	$225

Biography

Dr. Roshan Ali is a specialist in adult nephrology in Elmhurst, IL. Her average patient rating is 4.5 stars (out of 5). Her areas of expertise include kidney stones, hypertension (high blood pressure), and internal medicine. Dr. Ali is professionally affiliated with Nephrology Associates of Northern Illinois and Indiana and Endeavor Health. Dr. Ali graduated from Dow Medical College. Dr. Ali (or staff) speaks Urdu and Hindi.