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Dr. Jason Mark Misurac, MD, MS is a nephrologist in Iowa City, IA specializing in adult nephrology and pediatric nephrology. He graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine in 2009 and has 16 years of experience. Dr. Jason Mark Misurac, MD, MS is affiliated with University of Iowa and University of Iowa Health Care.
200 Hawkins Drive Department of Pediatric Nephrology
Iowa City, IA 52242
2624 Orchard Drive
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
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:
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.
Dr. Jason Mark Misurac, MD, MS graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine in 2009. He is certified by the American Academy of Pediatrics American Board of Pediatrics (General Pediatrics) American Board of Pediatrics (Pediatric Nephrology) American Medical Association American Society of Pediatric Nephrology Renal Physicians Association and has a state license in Iowa.
Medical School: Indiana University School of Medicine (2009)
Board Certification: American Academy of Pediatrics American Board of Pediatrics (General Pediatrics) American Board of Pediatrics (Pediatric Nephrology) American Medical Association American Society of Pediatric Nephrology Renal Physicians Association
Licensed In: Iowa
Dr. Jason Mark Misurac, MD, MS is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Jason Mark Misurac, MD, MS has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.78 out of 5 stars based on 238 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Jason Mark Misurac, MD, MS from all over the web to help you find the right in Iowa City, IA.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Jason Mark Misurac, MD, MS. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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Dr. Jason Mark Misurac, MD, MS has received 3 research payments totaling $25,948.
Dr. Jason Misurac is a specialist in pediatric nephrology and adult nephrology. Dr. Misurac studied medicine at Indiana University School of Medicine. He is especially interested in acute kidney injury (AKI), extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), and chronic kidney disease (CKD). His patients gave him an average rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). Dr. Misurac is affiliated with the University of Iowa Health Care.
