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Dr. Abraham Samra, MD is a nephrologist in Brooklyn, NY specializing in nephrology (kidney disease). He graduated from American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine in 2016 and has 8 years of experience. Dr. Abraham Samra, MD is affiliated with New York University, NYU Langone and NYU Langone Brooklyn Medical Arts Pavilion.
8714 Fifth Avenue 2nd Floor
Brooklyn, NY 11209
1220 Avenue P 2nd Floor
Brooklyn, NY 11229
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. Abraham Samra, MD graduated from American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine in 2016. He completed residency at Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine and has a state license in New York.
Medical School: American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine (2016)
Residency: Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center (2020)
Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine (2020)
Licensed In: New York
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Dr. Abraham Samra is a specialist in adult nephrology. He works in Brooklyn, NY. In Dr. Samra's practice, he is particularly interested in chronic kidney failure, hypertension (high blood pressure), and glomerular diseases. He appears to be in-network for Trustmark, Anthem, Blue California, and more. He attended American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine and then went on to complete his residency at Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center. Dr. Samra is professionally affiliated with NYU Langone.