Dr. Debora Matossian, MS, MD is a pediatric nephrologist in Chicago, IL specializing in pediatric nephrology. She graduated from Domestic in 2004 and has 21 years of experience. Dr. Debora Matossian, MS, MD is affiliated with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago and PEDIATRIC FACULTY FOUNDATION INC.
225 E. Chicago Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611
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.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Debora Matossian, MS, MD for Medicare patients.
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Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Debora Matossian, MS, MD.
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The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Debora Matossian, MS, MD treated were chronic kidney disease and hypertension.
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Dr. Debora Matossian, MS, MD graduated from Domestic in 2004. She completed residency at University of Illinois at Chicago Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the Pediatrics, Pediatric Nephrology and has a state license in New Hampshire.
Medical School: Domestic (2004)
Residency: University of Illinois at Chicago Affiliated Hospitals (2009)
Board Certification: Pediatrics, Pediatric Nephrology
Licensed In: New Hampshire
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Debora Matossian, MS, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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Aquadex $20 |
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Cryvista $18 |
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Dr. Debora Matossian is a physician who specializes in pediatric nephrology. Clinical interests for Dr. Matossian include kidney stones, acute kidney injury (AKI), and hypertension (high blood pressure). Dr. Matossian attended medical school at Domestic. She completed her residency training at a hospital affiliated with the University of Illinois at Chicago. In addition to English, she speaks Spanish. Dr. Matossian is affiliated with Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago and Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.
