Dr. Donald Batisky
Pediatrics - Nephrology & Dialysis
Atlanta, GA
36 years experience male
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Emory University School of Medicine
Atlanta, GA
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Pediatrics - Nephrology & Dialysis
Pediatric Nephrology and Dialysis
Languages spoken
English
Doctor Q&A
7 Answers
1 Agree
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A 20-year-old female asked:
Dr. Donald Batiskyanswered
Pediatrics - Nephrology & Dialysis 36 years experience
Likely: I think consulting the local phone book or a directory provided by your insurance company can help. If you do not have insurance, you can contact you... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
Dr. Donald Batiskyanswered
Pediatrics - Nephrology & Dialysis 36 years experience
Maybe: Anything is possible, and depending on what else is going on with your chronic glomerulonephritis, there may be reasons for severe pain. Talk with yo... Read More
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A 24-year-old male asked:
Dr. Donald Batiskyanswered
Pediatrics - Nephrology & Dialysis 36 years experience
Maybe: Anything is possible, but since you have done well for a long time, it does not seem likely.
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A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. Donald Batiskyanswered
Pediatrics - Nephrology & Dialysis 36 years experience
Changes in function: One of the defining features of glomerulonephritis is an alteration in the kidney function. One of the functions of the kidneys is to help regulate f... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. Donald Batiskyanswered
Pediatrics - Nephrology & Dialysis 36 years experience
Avoid salt: Talk to your child's doctor specifically about his/her case, but when swollen, try to avoid salt.
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A 20-year-old male asked:
Dr. Donald Batiskyanswered
Pediatrics - Nephrology & Dialysis 36 years experience
No cure, but. . .: Talk to your nephrologist about ways to manage it. There may be a research study for you to consider as well.
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A 29-year-old male asked:
Dr. Donald Batiskyanswered
Pediatrics - Nephrology & Dialysis 36 years experience
Not really: Tb and shingles are infectious diseases. They are caused by different microorganisms. Tb is caused by bacteria; shingles by a virus.
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TestimonialsRecommendations and Thank you notes are endorsements given from patients or other doctors.
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HealthTap member
Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Batisky is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
HealthTap member
Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Batisky is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
University of Toledo College of Medicine, OH
Graduated 1987MD
Residency
OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS
Awards
Leonard Tow Humanism in Medicine Award
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