Dr. Herschel R. Harter M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
4864 JACKSON ST MONROE LA, 71202About
Herschel R. Harter is a Professor of Internal Medicine with LSU/University Health, where he also practices Internal Medicine. Over the course of his 50+ year career, Dr. Harter has also been the author/co-author of 6 book chapters and over 100 papers.� Together with the rest of the team, Dr. Harter treats various kidney problems caused by diabetes and other diseases.
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Education and Training
Georgetown University School of Medicine
Georgetown Univ Sch of Med, Washington Dc 1966
Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine- Internal Medicine
Nephrology
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Exercise training improves abnormal lipid and carbohydrate metabolism in hemodialysis patients.
- Exercise training improves abnormal lipid and carbohydrate metabolism in hemodialysis patients.
- Axillary artery to iliac vein vascular access using an externally supported prosthetic graft. A new procedure for the recalcitrant secondary access patient.
- Upper gastrointestinal bleeding in patients with chronic renal failure.
- Endurance exercise training. An effective therapeutic modality for hemodialysis patients.
- Muscle protein turnover: effects of exercise training and renal insufficiency.
- Exercise training reduces coronary risk and effectively rehabilitates hemodialysis patients.
- Abnormal cell-interactive properties of low-density lipoproteins isolated from patients with chronic renal failure.
- Effects of phosphate depletion and parathyroid hormone on renal glucose reabsorption.
- Effects of reduced renal mass and dietary protein intake on amino acid release and glucose uptake by rat muscle in vitro.
- Effects of reduced renal mass and dietary protein intake on amino acid release and glucose uptake by rat muscle in vitro.
- Neurotoxic reaction to penicillin and carbenicillin.
- Effects of exercise training on coronary risk factors in hemodialysis patients.
- Effects of exercise training on coronary risk factors in hemodialysis patients.
- Coronary risk in patients with endstage renal disease: interaction of hypertension with hyperlipidemia.
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Associate Professor of Medicine, Conway Hospital -
- Teacher, LSU University Health -
Awards
- Teacher of the Year
- Phi Beta Kappa
Internships
- Barnes Hospital
Fellowships
- Washington University School of Medicine (Nephrology)
Professional Society Memberships
- Louisiana Medical Association, International Society of Nephrology, American Society of Nephrology, American Society for Artificial Internal Organs, American Society of Internal Medicine
Articles and Publications
- 5-6 Chapters, Over 100 Papers
What do you attribute your success to?
Enjoys what he Does, Good Education, Family Support
Hobbies / Sports
- Horses
Favorite professional publications
- Journal of Clinical Investigation
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