Dr. Adriana Cano M.D., Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist)
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Dr. Adriana Cano M.D.

Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology

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1341 West Mockingbird Lane suite 240 E Dallas TX, 75247
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Dr. Adriana Cano is a nephrologist practicing in Dallas, TX. Dr. Cano specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Cano most typically treats conditions like kidney stones, chronic kidney disease, acute renal failure, polycystic 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

MD at UT Southwestern Medical Center

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 38 years of experience
Dr. Adriana Cano M.D.
Dr. Adriana Cano M.D.'s Expert Contributions
  • Stints in bladder after kidney stone surgery?

    The symptoms you describe are strongly suggestive of infection and yes they may involve the stents or the bladder only. You need to see your urologist as soon as possible and if you have any fever or pain go to your pcp ASAP or seek emergent care. Adriana Cano. READ MORE

  • I've got blood in my urine?

    Blood in the urine and back pain in the lower ribs area needs to be taken seriously. They may or may not be related but to determine this and a specific cause you need urine studies and imaging studies. Please consult with your doctor to begin the diagnostic process. READ MORE

  • Why does my son need to urinate multiple times an hour?

    That is not normal. There are several potential reasons and they all require medical attention. Rather than provide a list of worrisome information I suggest you take your son to a his pediatrician for evaluation. One needs to know if he is having other symptoms, evaluate blood and urine chemistry and urine microscopy and probably have imaging studies to be able to determine cause and possible treatment. Good luck. Adriana Cano. READ MORE

  • What does cloudy urine indicate in children?

    Generally cloudy urine indicates infection, your son needs to be seen by a physician promptly. I recommend going through his pediatrician and if he can’t be seen today then go through urgent care. Urinary tract infection is very uncommon in boys his age and it may mean he has another problem as well. A urine culture needs to be obtained. Adriana Cano. READ MORE

  • Do dialysis treatments affect daily activities?

    Yes. Depending on the type of dialysis you do you will need to make changes in your life. In my opinion the most demanding type of dialysis is incenter hemodialysis. Because it’s done 3 times a week this type of dialysis tends to leave patients tired after the procedure so if you work it’s best to choose a dialysis shift late in the day do you can go to sleep after treatment. If you do PD or home hemodialysis you do them either everyday (PD)or 5-6 times a week (home Hemo) you are less likely to feel so tired but you need to make time to do the procedure at home. Either way there will be changes you need to make in your daily activities to do your treatment. Adriana Cano. READ MORE

  • Does a healthy person need to check creatinine levels?

    Yes, a healthy person needs regular check ups that generally include physical exams and blood and urine tests. The blood tests are a complete blood count, blood chemistries that mostly include electrolyte levels, markers of kidney function, protein levels and liver function tests. The urine test is usually a urinalysis that is used to screen for abnormal loss of protein or blood in the urine. These tests screen for abnormalities but also help establish individual baselines. These are important in evaluating each individual when there is a disease process. Adriana Cano. READ MORE

  • Can high blood pressure along with kidney disease become critical?

    She has stage 5 chronic kidney disease and is very close to needing dialysis for survival. She needs to decide if she will accept dialysis and choose the type of dialysis she wants. Other alternative is renal transplant which requires extensive evaluation to determine is she is a candidate for and takes a few months to complete, then if listed may take up to 7-8 yrs to receive. Last is conservative management which means she has limited survival and received symptomatic and supportive treatment. Adriana Cano. READ MORE

  • For a kidney stone, is stent the only recommended option?

    The size of the stone really means there is likely surgical intervention indicated. Management of kidney stones depends on stone size, composition and location of stone and every case needs to be assessed individually. For a stone that big a stent is not uncommonly recommended. The stone is fragmented with ultrasound waves and the stone fragments then pass into the bladder and then out but they may get stuck. A stent makes passage easier. Adriana Cano. READ MORE

  • Can a person with just 20% kidney function survive without a dialysis?

    A patient can survive with 20% kidney function if the kidney function is stable (no further decline) and if the patient is receiving supportive care to keep complications of kidney dysfunction compensated. Most patients continue to decline and require dialysis for survival. A patient needs to be prepared to do dialysis when the time comes and preparation takes time. Prepared patients do better in terms of quality of life and survival; that is the reason to discuss and prepare for dialysis Adriana Cano. READ MORE

  • Is there an alternative to dialysis in case of kidney patients?

    For chronic kidney disease slowly progressing to end stage kidney disease there are only 2 treatments available that preserve life at this point in time. Dialysis and renal transplantation. There are 2 forms of dialysis: hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis. Renal transplantation is an alternative that requires a thorough pre transplant evaluation and not everyone is a suitable candidate. Specifics of these treatments should be discussed on individual basis with the patient’s nephrologist. If a person does not wish to receive dialysis the only other alternative is conservative support until the patient reaches the point where she/he needs hospice care and comfort measures. Adriana Cano. READ MORE

Areas of expertise and specialization

General Nephrology

Awards

  •  2008 Texas Super Doctors 

Fellowships

  • UT Southwestern Medical Center- Division of Nephrology  Nephrology 

Internships

  • UT Southwestern Parkland Hospital

Professional Society Memberships

  • American Society of Nephrology, American College of Physicians, Dallas County Medical Society

What do you attribute your success to?

  • Mentors, family support.

Hobbies / Sports

  • Jogging, Photography

Dr. Adriana Cano M.D.'s Practice location

1341 West Mockingbird Lane suite 240 E -
Dallas, TX 75247
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New patients: 214-638-6600
Fax: 214-638-6618
www.dkskidney.com/about/physicians/

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Patient Experience with Dr. Cano


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Dr. Adriana Cano M.D. has a rating of 3 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 7 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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