Dr. Anthony K. Hanson M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
18955 Memorial North Suite 300 Humble TX, 77338About
Dr. Anthony Hanson is a nephrologist practicing in Humble, TX. Dr. Hanson specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Hanson most typically treats conditions like kidney stones, chronic kidney disease, acute renal failure, polycystuc kidney disease, high blood pressure and more. Nephrologists are also experts on kidney transplantation and dialysis. They are usually referred to by primary care physicians for problems related to the kidneys, and while they can perform tests to diagnose kidney disorders, they do not perform surgeries.
Education and Training
Univ of Ghana, Med Sch, Accra, Ghana 1986
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Provider Details
Dr. Anthony K. Hanson M.D.'s Practice location
Dr. Anthony K. Hanson M.D.'s reviews
Write ReviewPatient Experience with Dr. Hanson
Recommended Articles
- What Could Dysuria Be Telling You?
What is dysuria?Dysuria is the medical term for painful urination or a burning sensation, discomfort, or difficulty when passing urine. In most cases, dysuria is a symptom of another medical condition. Males and females of any age can experience dysuria. However, this symptom is more common in...
- The 3 Types of Urinary Tract Infections
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are common worldwide, among both men and women, and they can occur at all ages. However, women are more likely to develop urinary tract infections than men. A UTI is caused by a bacterial infection in the urinary tract. When bacteria enter the urinary tract, they are...
- Leukocyte Esterase Test
Leukocyte Esterase Urine TestLeukocyte esterase (LE) is an esterase produced by white blood cells (WBCs) or leukocytes. A leukocyte esterase test is a urine test used to detect the presence of white blood cells and other health conditions associated with infection.Normally, leukocyte esterase...
- What Could Swollen Feet Mean?
Swollen feet can be easily linked to pregnancy, standing for long hours, or injury by most people. These cases are often temporary and not a cause for concern. However, swollen feet can also be experienced by people without these factors and can be a sign of an underlying medical condition,...
- What Causes Kidney Stones? How to Prevent and Treat Kidney Stones
Kidney stones are also known as renal calculi. The occurrence of kidney stones is known as nephrolithiasis. Kidney stones in the urinary tract lead to a condition known as ureterolithiasis. Kidney stones are seen as a common occurrence in the medical world. One in twenty people tend to suffer from...
- Leukocytes in Urine: What Does Leukocyte Esterase in Urine Mean?
What are leukocytes?White blood cells (WBCs) are also called as leukocytes. They protect the body from infections by fighting foreign invaders such as viruses, bacteria, fungi, or parasites. Phagocytes and lymphocytes are forms of white blood cells (WBCs).Phagocytes engulf foreign particles like...
Nearby Providers
- Dr. Rajeev Raghavan MD22751 Professional Dr Ste 120 Kingwood TX 77339
- Mr. Henry Muniz MD8876 Gulf Fwy Houston TX 77017
- Mr. Eric J Faust MD8876 Gulf Fwy Houston TX 77017
- Dr. Ramachandra Malya M. D.212 E CROSSTIMBERS ST HOUSTON TX 77022
- Dr. Elie N Saber M.D.1200 Binz St Houston TX 77004
- Mrs. Humaira Khawaja Chaudhary M.D.8876 Gulf Freeway Houston TX 77017