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What services does HNA offer?

Patient Portal For The Below Services: Please call us at (248) 478-1500 to obtain a login for the following online services: Request or change an appointment. Patient Forms. Online Bill Pay. Update Contact Information. Contact us online. Need a …

Why choose HNA for kidney care?

Dec 08, 2020 · About Us. Hypertension Nephrology Associates is a diverse, privately held practice with offices around metro Detroit. Since establishment in 1975, HNA has been providing specialized medical management of acute and chronic kidney disease, hypertension, dialysis, and post renal transplantation to patients throughout the Detroit metropolitan area.

Can I access my health information through an app?

Patient Portal; Press enter to begin your search. Billing & Payments. All major insurances are accepted. If you do NOT see your insurance listed please call our office for confirmation. ... Attention Medicare Eligible Patients: We ask you to please confirm your supplemental policy benefits prior to your visit, as many supplemental plans do not ...

What happens if your potassium is too high?

If your potassium becomes too high, it can cause an irregular heartbeat or a heart attack. Phosphorus and your CKD Diet – Phosphorus is a mineral found in your bones. Along with calcium, phosphorus is needed for building healthy strong bones, as well as keeping other parts of your body healthy.

What is the National Kidney Foundation?

The National Kidney Foundation is developing guidelines for clinical care to improve patient outcomes. The information presented in booklet form in the following links is based on the K/DOQI™ recommended guidelines for nutrition. All K/DOQI™ guidelines provide information and assist your doctor or health care team in making decisions about your ...

Why is potassium important for kidneys?

It is the job of healthy kidneys to keep the right amount of potassium in your body. However, when your kidneys are not healthy, you often need to limit certain foods that can increase the potassium in your blood to a dangerous level.

How to know if you have kidney stones?

Diet and Kidney Stones – If you have kidney stones, you may need to follow a special diet. First, your doctor will run tests to find out what type of stones you form. From these, the doctor can determine which diet changes may be right for you. A registered dietitian can help you make the necessary changes in your diet.

Can kidneys remove phosphorus?

Normal working kidneys can remove extra phosphorus in your blood . When you have Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) your kidneys cannot remove phosphorus very well. High phosphorus levels can cause damage to your body. Extra phosphorus causes body changes that pull calcium out of your bones, making them weak.

How does a hemodialyzer work?

In hemodialysis, an artificial kidney (hemodialyzer) is used to remove waste and extra chemicals and fluid from your blood. To get your blood into the artificial kidney, the doctor needs to make an access (entrance) into your blood vessels. This is done by minor surgery to your arm or leg.

What is a graft in the neck?

This is called a graft. Occasionally, an access is made by means of a narrow plastic tube, called a catheter, which is inserted into a large vein in your neck. This type of access may be temporary, but is sometimes used for long-term treatment.

What are the benefits of dialysis?

Like healthy kidneys, dialysis keeps your body in balance. Dialysis does the following: 1 removes waste, salt and extra water to prevent them from building up in the body 2 keeps a safe level of certain chemicals in your blood, such as potassium, sodium and bicarbonate 3 helps to control blood pressure

Why does dialysis make you feel better?

Dialysis usually makes you feel better because it helps many of the problems caused by kidney failure. You and your family will need time to get used to dialysis.

What does dialysis do to your body?

Dialysis does the following: removes waste, salt and extra water to prevent them from building up in the body. keeps a safe level of certain chemicals in your blood, such as potassium, sodium and bicarbonate. helps to control blood pressure.

How long does hemodialysis last?

Usually, each hemodialysis treatment lasts about four hours and is done three times per week. A type of hemodialysis called high-flux dialysis may take less time. You can speak to your doctor to see if this is an appropriate treatment for you.

When was hemodialysis started?

Hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis have been done since the mid 1940’s. Dialysis, as a regular treatment, was begun in 1960 and is now a standard treatment all around the world. CAPD began in 1976. Thousands of patients have been helped by these treatments.

How to access my health record?

Here’s a list of some of the things you can do through My Health Record: 1 View your health record online 2 Record your own personal health notes 3 View or request lab and other test results 4 Review hospital discharge summaries 5 Review medications 6 Access medically reviewed information

How does PHR help?

Using a PHR can help people make better health decisions and improve their quality of care by allowing them to access and use the information needed to communicate effectively with others about their healthcare. Here’s a list of some of the things you can do through My Health Record: View your health record online.

What is a PHR?

The PHR allows you to store, view, and update all your health information in one secure place. Only you can decide who has access to your medical history, which ensures your privacy. You can also use it to help manage the health of someone you care for, with their permission.

Meet Our Providers

North Atlanta Primary Care is a full-service family practice with phyicians and physician assistants providing quality healthcare at 15 locations in the North Metro Atlanta area since 1988.

What Our Patients Are Saying

"My experience at NAPC was awesome - your office is doing a great job! The virtual encounter was easy and I was in and out for the blood draw."

Fifteen North Atlanta Area Locations

North Atlanta Primary Care has 15 medical offices to make healthcare convenient and accessible to everyone.

Our Services

NAPC's mission is to provide comprehensive, value-based medical care for better patient health outcomes. NAPC treats all acute, urgent, and chronic health needs and offers innovative services, including same-day and virtual appointments, referral services, and a patient portal for continuous access to healthcare providers, information, and records.