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Dr. Asish C. Misra, MD is a general surgeon in San Antonio, TX specializing in general surgery and transplant surgery. He graduated from University of Michigan Medical School in 2016 and has 9 years of experience. Dr. Asish C. Misra, MD is affiliated with UT Health San Antonio, University Health and THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT SAN ANTONIO.
4502 Medical Drive
San Antonio, TX 78229
110 Francis Street Suite 9b
Boston, MA 02215
Acute Kidney Failure
Kidney failure is when 80% to 90% of kidney function is lost. Kidney failure is also referred to as end-stage renal disease (ESRD). Kidneys are critical to human health, essentially acting as the body's built-in filtration system. When the kidneys can no longer function effectively, waste can accumulate in the blood and concentrations of nutrients can become unbalanced, impairing the body from performing critical functions. For example, if the kidneys do not regulate levels of potassium, the heart may develop arrhythmias (irregular rhythm) or even go into cardiac arrest.
Kidney failure may be caused by a number of health conditions that slowly damage and weaken the kidneys, such as:
High blood pressure and diabetes are the most frequently observed causes of kidney failure. However, these conditions typically take years to develop into kidney failure and might escape notice during that time.
Symptoms of kidney failure include:
No cure currently exists for kidney failure; however, medical treatment can permit people to live healthy and long lives. A nephrologist (kidney doctor) determines the most effective treatments for patients with kidney failure.
Dialysis is a well-known treatment for kidney failure that uses a machine to filter and clean waste from the blood. Patients attend regular dialysis sessions to replace their lost kidney function. Some patients with kidney failure are unable to survive without having dialysis every few days.
More advanced kidney failure may be treated by kidney transplant surgery. Deceased donor kidney transplant surgery provides kidney failure patients with a healthy kidney from a recently deceased person. Living donor kidney transplant surgery provides a kidney from a donor who is still alive. As most people have two kidneys, kidney failure patients' relatives or friends may offer to donate one of their kidneys. Kidney transplants can dramatically improve kidney function and lower or eliminate the need for dialysis.
People with kidney failure are advised to eat a nutritious diet, monitor and lower blood pressure, and to best manage diabetes. Exercise and a tobacco-free lifestyle may also help patients with kidney failure.
Dr. Asish C. Misra, MD graduated from University of Michigan Medical School in 2016. He completed residency at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Surgery and has a state license in Massachusetts.
Medical School: University of Michigan Medical School (2016)
Residency: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (2021)
Board Certification: American Board of Surgery
Licensed In: Massachusetts
Dr. Asish C. Misra, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Asish C. Misra, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: BlueCross BlueShield of Texas, Superior Health Plan, Humana PPO, Coventry HMO, WellCare Medicare Advantage, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Prime Health, Medicare Advantage, TriWest, MultiPlan, Magellan Health Services, Three Rivers Provider Network PPO, United Healthcare PPO, Coventry PPO, Coventry Workers' Compensation, Humana HMO, United Healthcare, Medicaid, Humana, Community Care Network (CCN), Molina Healthcare, TRICARE, HealthSmart, Aetna EPO, First Health, Aetna PPO, WellPoint, Aetna HMO, Oscar - Commercial Exchange, Aetna - Commercial/Exchange (IFP), Interlink - Transplant, Point Comfort Underwriters (PCU) - Refugee Medical Assistance, Provider Network of America (PNOA) - Commercial, Insurance Accepted, OptumHealth - Transplant ONLY, Aetna - MC Advantage, Aetna - Smart Care EPO, Scott & White Health Plan - HMO, Gonzaba Medical Group - Transplant ONLY, Universal Benefits Consortium - Brokerage Firm (School Districts), University of Incarnate Word (Gilsbar) - Direct Employer, Scott & White Health Plan - PPO, Tokio Marine - Transplant, 90 Degree Benefits - Commercial, 6 Degrees - Transplant, Point Comfort Underwriters (PCU) - Unaccompanied Children, LifeTrac - Transplant, Aetna - Transplant ONLY, Ancira Enterprises - Direct Employer, Velocity National Provider Network - Wrap Network, Independent Medical Systems (IMS) - PPO, Entrust - TPA, EBSO - TPA and Velocity National Provider Network - Commercial PPO.
According to our sources, Dr. Asish C. Misra, MD accepts the following insurance providers:
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Dr. Asish Misra practices general surgery and transplant surgery. Dr. Misra's areas of expertise include polyps, polycystic kidney disease, and acute liver failure. He appears to be an in-network provider for Aetna EPO, Blue California, and HealthSmart, in addition to other insurance carriers. He is a graduate of the University of Michigan Medical School. His medical residency was performed at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. He is conversant in Spanish. Dr. Misra is affiliated with UT Health San Antonio and the University Health. UT Health San Antonio reports that he is accepting new patients at his office in San Antonio, TX.
