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Dr. Hye-Ran Park, MD

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Specializes in: Adult Nephrology

Temple University School of Medicine

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

100 W. Sproul Road Healthplex Pavilion Ii
Springfield, PA 19064

(610) 789-6320

Dr. Hye-Ran Park, MD is a nephrologist in Springfield, PA specializing in adult nephrology. She graduated from Temple University School of Medicine. Dr. Hye-Ran Park, MD is affiliated with Crozer Health, Main Line Health, Springfield Hospital, Crozer-Chester Medical Center, Delaware County Memorial Hospital and KIDNEY CARE SPECIALISTS LLC.

Office Locations

Address:

100 W. Sproul Road Healthplex Pavilion Ii
Springfield, PA 19064

Address:

2000 Sproul Road Suite 300
Broomall, PA 19008

Some issues Dr. Hye-Ran Park, 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.

dialysis	81
doctor visit	146
hospital care	686
inpatient care	686

**Gender**
Male	214
Female	191

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	277
Black	105
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	109
From 75 to 84	117
85 and over	93
Less than 65	86

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	25
Ischemic Heart Disease	71
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	33
Heart Failure	61
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	36
Diabetes	55
Dementia	27
Cancer	18

dialysis	80
doctor visit	213
hospital care	612
inpatient care	612

**Gender**
Male	207
Female	189

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	270
Black	103
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	114
From 75 to 84	89
85 and over	94
Less than 65	99

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	23
Ischemic Heart Disease	65
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	30
Heart Failure	57
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	35
Diabetes	55
Dementia	23
Cancer	16

dialysis	108
doctor visit	192
hospital care	823
inpatient care	823

**Gender**
Male	436
Female	402

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	578
Black	200
Hispanic	0
Asian	32
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	270
From 75 to 84	200
85 and over	152
Less than 65	216

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	20
Ischemic Heart Disease	62
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	30
Heart Failure	58
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	34
Diabetes	58
Dementia	26
Cancer	15

dialysis	85
doctor visit	183
hospital care	615
inpatient care	615

**Gender**
Male	174
Female	189

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	246
Black	90
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	117
From 75 to 84	92
85 and over	78
Less than 65	76

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	66
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	32
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	61
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	58
Dementia	30
Cancer	15

**Gender**
Male	180
Female	174

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	226
Black	100
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	122
From 75 to 84	80
85 and over	70
Less than 65	82

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	65
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	28
Heart Failure	55
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	61
Dementia	37
Cancer	18

dialysis	54
doctor visit	144
hospital care	669
inpatient care	669

**Gender**
Male	194
Female	177

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	260
Black	84
Hispanic	0
Asian	16
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	135
From 75 to 84	99
85 and over	67
Less than 65	70

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	64
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	33
Heart Failure	57
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	33
Diabetes	58
Dementia	31
Cancer	16

dialysis	29
doctor visit	134
hospital care	569
inpatient care	569

**Gender**
Male	197
Female	162

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	254
Black	74
Hispanic	0
Asian	14
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	112
From 75 to 84	114
85 and over	66
Less than 65	67

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	31
Heart Failure	54
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	52
Dementia	28
Cancer	16

dialysis	16
doctor visit	62
hospital care	322
inpatient care	322

**Gender**
Male	112
Female	127

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	163
Black	54
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	84
From 75 to 84	66
85 and over	44
Less than 65	45

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	59
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	52
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	55
Dementia	26
Cancer	15

dialysis	28
doctor visit	219
hospital care	793
inpatient care	793

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Hye-Ran Park, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Hye-Ran Park, MD treated as a nephrologist in Springfield, PA were hospital care, inpatient care and dialysis.

dialysis	60
doctor visit	159
hospital care	640
inpatient care	640

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hye-Ran Park, MD.

**Gender**
Male	171
Female	161

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	81
Asian / Pacific Islander	6
Non-Hispanic White	227
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	66
75 to 84	85
Less than 65	74
65 to 74	106

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hye-Ran Park, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Hye-Ran Park, MD treated were chronic kidney disease, hypertension, high cholesterol and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	60
Asthma	11
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	45
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	45
Atrial Fibrillation	23
Dementia	22
Cancer	12

Education & Training

Dr. Hye-Ran Park, MD graduated from Temple University School of Medicine. She completed residency at Temple University Hospital. She is certified by the Nephrology and has a state license in Pennsylvania.

Medical School: Temple University School of Medicine

Residency: Temple University Hospital

Board Certification: Nephrology

Licensed In: Pennsylvania

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Hye-Ran Park, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Crozer Health

Main Line Health

Springfield Hospital

Crozer-Chester Medical Center

Delaware County Memorial Hospital

KIDNEY CARE SPECIALISTS LLC

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
OPKO Pharmaceuticals, LLC	$862 Rayaldee $862
Mallinckrodt LLC	$294 ACTHAR $294
Relypsa, Inc.	$276 VELTASSA $276
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.	$258 JYNARQUE $168	SAMSCA $90
Vifor Pharma, Inc.	$183 VELTASSA $157	$26
Other	$1,175 Sensipar $142	Contrave $133	FARXIGA $122	Kerendia $119	RENVELA $104	Other $553

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$2,953
Education	$94

Biography

Dr. Hye-Ran Park is an adult nephrology specialist in Springfield, PA. She studied medicine at Temple University School of Medicine. She trained at Temple University Hospital for her residency. Dr. Park's areas of expertise include the following: acid-base disorder, kidney stones, and acute kidney injury (AKI). Dr. Park is conversant in Korean. Her professional affiliations include Springfield Hospital and Crozer-Chester Medical Center. Her practice in Springfield, PA is open to new patients as reported by Crozer Health.