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Dr. Sorana Hila, MD

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Specializes in: Adult Nephrology

University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Targu Mures (1992)

Professional interests include: venous thrombosis, percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL), nephrotic syndrome, and more.

3800 Reservoir Road Nw
Washington, DC 20007

(202) 444-2000

Dr. Sorana Hila, MD is a nephrologist in Olney, MD specializing in adult nephrology. She graduated from University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Targu Mures in 1992 and has 34 years of experience. Dr. Sorana Hila, MD is affiliated with MedStar Montgomery Medical Center, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, Holy Cross Health and MedStar Health.

Office Locations

18101 Prince Philip Drive
Olney, MD 20832

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MedStar Health

3800 Reservoir Road Nw
Washington, DC 20007

(202) 444-2000

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3941 Ferrara Drive
Silver Spring, MD 20906

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3941 Ferrara Drive
Wheaton, MD 20906

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Some issues Dr. Sorana Hila, MD can help you with:

Anemia

Anemia is the most common blood disorder. It occurs when the body does not have enough red blood cells to carry oxygen to the tissues. Blood loss, insufficient red blood cell production, and red blood cell destruction are the three main causes of anemia. These issues may arise from such conditions as iron deficiency, heavy periods, ulcers, kidney disease, as well as some forms of cancer.

An individual with anemia will have the following symptoms: shortness of breath, weakness, dizziness, cold hands or feet, paleness, and irritability. Anemia is diagnosed when blood tests show low counts for hemoglobin, which is the protein responsible for carrying oxygen to different tissues throughout the body.

Treatments for anemia are dependent on the kind of anemia an individual has. For example, iron supplementation may correct iron deficiency anemia. For anemia caused by chronic kidney failure, chemotherapy treatments, and HIV/AIDS, a group of medications called erythropoiesis-stimulating agents may be prescribed.

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.

Nutrition Counseling

Food is one of the most basic resources the human body uses for growth and energy, tied intricately to well-being. Not only can diet affect health, but certain conditions can affect how the body processes food. Nutrition is the study of this complex interaction, and when patients seek the advice of an expert to help them manage food in their life, it is called nutrition counseling.

At the most basic level, nutrition counseling can be simply a talk with a family physician. Doctors receive training in nutrition as part of their education, and they are generally qualified to make recommendations about diet for their patients. Some doctors take a professional interest in nutrition and become experts by taking extra classes or studying nutrition in their practice. In general, however, complex nutrition guidance will be referred to a nutrition specialist, generally a dietitian.

Registered dietitians are nutrition experts that have passed specific higher education, accreditation, and internship requirements. They may work in hospitals, nursing facilities, or private practices to provide nutrition therapy and advise patients about their health and diet. Like dietitians, nutritionists also work to counsel patients about food and health. Some nutritionists have degrees in nutrition or food science, but the title 'nutritionist' is not protected by law. In the United States, anyone is allowed to call themselves a nutritionist, regardless of their education level.

Nutrition counseling can be useful for anyone who is looking to get to a healthy weight, manage a chronic illness through diet, or simply lead a healthier lifestyle. Some examples of issues that benefit from nutrition counseling include:

Obesity
Eating disorders
High cholesterol
High blood pressure
Food allergies
Kidney disease
Digestive disorders, such as irritable bowel syndrome
Cancer
Pregnancy or lactation
Participation in competitive sports

During a nutrition counseling appointment, the provider -- doctor, nutritionist, or dietitian -- typically will look over a the patient's medical history and talk to them about their current diet, their goals, what kinds of food they like, and any problems that they are currently struggling with in their health or diet. Then the specialist will help the patient set food goals and create a customized plan to help them meet their nutritional needs. Nutrition specialists may also offer classes, workshops, cooking demonstrations, and more. Their role is not to lecture the patient about what one should be eating, but to offer education and resources to make eating healthy foods easier.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Sorana Hila, MD in 2023

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

Top 10%

By Affordability:

hospital care

inpatient care

inpatient hospital care

In 2023, Dr. Sorana Hila, MD had a list price for 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 Maryland. 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. Sorana Hila, MD treated as a nephrologist in Olney, MD during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care, dialysis and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sorana Hila, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	219
doctor visit	546
hospital care	670
inpatient care	670
lab tests	69

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sorana Hila, MD treated as a nephrologist in Olney, MD during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, dialysis and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sorana Hila, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	195
doctor visit	453
hospital care	573
inpatient care	573
lab tests	48

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sorana Hila, MD.

**Gender**
Male	205
Female	212

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	222
Black	117
Hispanic	24
Asian	43
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	117
From 75 to 84	132
85 and over	85
Less than 65	83

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sorana Hila, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	45
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	61
Dementia	18
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sorana Hila, MD treated as a nephrologist in Olney, MD during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care, dialysis and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sorana Hila, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	207
doctor visit	451
hospital care	691
inpatient care	691
lab tests	55

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sorana Hila, MD.

**Gender**
Male	202
Female	210

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	205
Black	124
Hispanic	37
Asian	33
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	120
From 75 to 84	113
85 and over	97
Less than 65	82

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sorana Hila, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	46
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	57
Dementia	21
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sorana Hila, MD treated as a nephrologist in Olney, MD during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care, dialysis and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sorana Hila, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	255
doctor visit	429
hospital care	689
inpatient care	689
lab tests	53

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sorana Hila, MD.

**Gender**
Male	426
Female	416

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	380
Black	282
Hispanic	80
Asian	74
Other	26
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	234
From 75 to 84	250
85 and over	186
Less than 65	172

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sorana Hila, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	45
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	61
Dementia	16
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sorana Hila, MD treated as a nephrologist in Olney, MD during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care, dialysis and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sorana Hila, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	253
doctor visit	441
hospital care	930
inpatient care	930
lab tests	66

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sorana Hila, MD.

**Gender**
Male	225
Female	228

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	206
Black	146
Hispanic	46
Asian	40
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	145
From 75 to 84	139
85 and over	91
Less than 65	78

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sorana Hila, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	23
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	46
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	61
Dementia	21
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sorana Hila, MD treated as a nephrologist in Olney, MD during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care, dialysis and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sorana Hila, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	329
doctor visit	428
hospital care	968
inpatient care	968
lab tests	73

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sorana Hila, MD.

**Gender**
Male	234
Female	235

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	221
Black	148
Hispanic	44
Asian	42
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	152
From 75 to 84	136
85 and over	92
Less than 65	89

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sorana Hila, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	46
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	61
Dementia	23
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sorana Hila, MD treated as a nephrologist in Olney, MD during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care, dialysis and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sorana Hila, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	81
doctor visit	425
hospital care	1020
inpatient care	1020
lab tests	70

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sorana Hila, MD.

**Gender**
Male	258
Female	237

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	220
Black	159
Hispanic	46
Asian	48
Other	22
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	163
From 75 to 84	149
85 and over	97
Less than 65	86

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sorana Hila, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	45
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	62
Dementia	25
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sorana Hila, MD treated as a nephrologist in Olney, MD during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care, dialysis and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sorana Hila, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	87
doctor visit	504
hospital care	779
inpatient care	779
lab tests	82

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sorana Hila, MD.

**Gender**
Male	250
Female	253

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	220
Black	175
Hispanic	46
Asian	45
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	151
From 75 to 84	179
85 and over	90
Less than 65	83

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sorana Hila, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	42
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	60
Dementia	26
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sorana Hila, MD treated as a nephrologist in Olney, MD during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care, dialysis and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sorana Hila, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	65
doctor visit	379
hospital care	773
inpatient care	773
lab tests	21

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sorana Hila, MD.

**Gender**
Male	272
Female	254

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	230
Black	167
Hispanic	54
Asian	45
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	163
From 75 to 84	188
85 and over	83
Less than 65	92

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sorana Hila, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	46
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	61
Dementia	26
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sorana Hila, MD treated as a nephrologist in Olney, MD during 2021 were hospital care, inpatient care, dialysis and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sorana Hila, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	72
doctor visit	463
hospital care	785
inpatient care	785
lab tests	19

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sorana Hila, MD.

**Gender**
Male	285
Female	251

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	239
Black	181
Hispanic	50
Asian	46
Other	20
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	159
From 75 to 84	199
85 and over	103
Less than 65	75

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sorana Hila, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	45
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	63
Dementia	24
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sorana Hila, MD treated as a nephrologist in Olney, MD during 2022 were hospital care, inpatient care, dialysis and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sorana Hila, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	54
doctor visit	458
hospital care	701
inpatient care	701
lab tests	40

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sorana Hila, MD.

**Gender**
Male	267
Female	256

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	244
Black	181
Hispanic	36
Asian	46
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	154
From 75 to 84	204
85 and over	86
Less than 65	79

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sorana Hila, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	21
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	31
Heart Failure	43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	64
Dementia	15
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sorana Hila, MD treated as a nephrologist in Olney, MD during 2023 were hospital care, inpatient care, dialysis and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sorana Hila, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	50
doctor visit	422
hospital care	520
inpatient care	520
lab tests	34

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sorana Hila, MD.

**Gender**
Male	266
Female	206

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	228
Black	147
Hispanic	35
Asian	42
Other	20
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	155
From 75 to 84	169
85 and over	86
Less than 65	62

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sorana Hila, MD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	21
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	29
Heart Failure	43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	65
Dementia	16
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sorana Hila, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Sorana Hila, MD treated as a nephrologist in Olney, MD were hospital care, inpatient care, dialysis and lab tests.

dialysis	155
doctor visit	449
hospital care	758
inpatient care	758
lab tests	52

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sorana Hila, MD.

**Gender**
Female	229
Male	240

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	152
Asian / Pacific Islander	42
Non-Hispanic White	217
Hispanic	41
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	14

**Age**
85 and over	91
75 to 84	154
Less than 65	81
65 to 74	142

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sorana Hila, MD From 2012 - 2023

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

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	68
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	56
Atrial Fibrillation	18
Dementia	19
Cancer	11

Education & Training

Dr. Sorana Hila, MD graduated from University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Targu Mures in 1992. She completed residency at Cleveland Clinic. She is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, Nephrology and has a state license in Maryland.

Medical School: University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Targu Mures (1992)

Residency: Cleveland Clinic (1994)

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Nephrology

Licensed In: Maryland

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Sorana Hila, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

MedStar Montgomery Medical Center

MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

Holy Cross Health

MedStar Health

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Mallinckrodt LLC	$442 ACTHAR $442
Fresenius USA Marketing, Inc.	$435 Velphoro $435
Relypsa, Inc.	$417 VELTASSA $417
OPKO Pharmaceuticals, LLC	$335 Rayaldee $312	Rayaldee (old) $24
Vifor Pharma, Inc.	$331 VELTASSA $165	KORSUVA $84	Korsuva $51	$31
Other	$2,913 Kerendia $329	Auryxia $276	JYNARQUE $222	RENVELA $194	LOKELMA $188	Other $1,704

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$4,514
Education	$359

Research Payments

Dr. Sorana Hila, MD has received 4 research payments totaling $9,790.

Biography

Dr. Sorana Hila is a physician who specializes in adult nephrology. Her clinical interests include laser lithotripsy, renal artery thrombosis, and percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL). She is professionally affiliated with Holy Cross Health, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, and MedStar Montgomery Medical Center. Holy Cross Health reports that Dr. Hila is accepting new patients at her office in Wheaton, MD. She is a graduate of the University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Targu Mures and a graduate of Cleveland Clinic's residency program. Dr. Hila is conversant in Romanian.