Dr. Reena P. Samuel M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
1711 27th St Braulin Bldg, Suite Portsmouth OH, 45662Rating
5/5
About
Dr. Reena Samuel is a nephrologist practicing in Portsmouth, OH. Dr. Samuel specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Samuel 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
MD at T. D. Medical College
Alappuzha
T.D. Med Coll, Univ of Kerala, Aleppey, Kerala, India MD
Medical College Thiruvananthapuram 1990
Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine- Internal Medicine
Nephrology; Board Certified in Clinical Hypertension
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Provider Details
Dr. Reena P. Samuel M.D.'s Expert Contributions
Can excessive urination be a sign of a kidney problem?
Not really. Make sure you have no diabetes (DM, DI). Also, are you drinking lot of fluids? Any water pills? READ MORE
Blood in urine?
This should be evaluated. You should talk to ur family physician, and needs tests like urine analysis, renal function, imaging studies like kidney ultrasound. May need to see a urologist to look into your urinary bladder. Depending on the above test results, may need to see a urologist or nephrologist. Thanks READ MORE
Taking supplements?
As of my knowledge, coenzyme CoQ10 supplements will not cause red urine. Please check with urine physician about red urine. READ MORE
Kidney stone problems?
Please go to the ER or talk to your urologist who put the stent. (By the way, I’m a nephrologist, not a urologist.) Thanks. READ MORE
My kidney problem?
Low bun may be secondary to malnutrition, lack of protein in the diet, or from liver disease.Your CR is elevated and kidney function on the low side. Regarding the pain, not sure whether you have any kidney stone or it may be musculoskeletal pain. You can wait 2 weeks for your appointment. READ MORE
I have blood in urine and urinalysis results?
Seems like you are having on and off gross hematuria. Rather than going to the ER, please see your family physician and he/she should guide you. CT normal, that usually rules out any tumor in the kidney as the cause of blood in the urine, but other etiologies need to be ruled out. Not sure whether you have kidney stones which you have passed before the CT. We have to make sure nothing is going on in the urinary bladder or in the kidney other than tumors. Please see your family physician. (I’m not able to read the urine findings which you sent as it is not clear.) READ MORE
How is kidney failure handled in a child?
Sorry, I am not a pediatric nephrologist. I am an adult nephrologist. Congenital nephrotic syndrome is a kidney condition that begins in infancy and typically leads to irreversible kidney failure. Treatment includes mediations to bring down protein in the urine and also diuretics for swelling. Again, please get the right answer from the right person (pediatric nephrologist). READ MORE
Can contrast dye damage kidneys?
Usually, patients with normal kidney function will not develop contrast nephropathy. If you are still worried, please check your renal function. READ MORE
Why does my urine have bubbles?
Check for protein in the urine. Please mention this to your family doctor. READ MORE
Symptoms of a kidney infection in a newborn?
Please check with your pediatrician. Usual symptoms are fever, crying during urination, cloudy/foul smelling and/or bloody urine, irritability with no clear cause, vomiting, refusing to eat, etc. READ MORE
Can donating a kidney shorten your life?
No. Living donation does not change life expectancy. In general, most people with a single normal kidney have few or no problems. Please make sure you talk to the transplant team about the possible risks associated with kidney donation. READ MORE
What can I do with the kidney stones?
Intervention for kidney stones depends on the size and site of the stone. May need metabolic work-up of kidney stones, including 24-hr urine collection and blood tests. READ MORE
What are the treatment options for kidney stones?
Passing kidney stones depends on size and site of stone. You should drink plenty of fluids. Avoid high-salt diet and animal protein. READ MORE
Experiencing tightness and heaviness on the left side of my body?
Left side of the abdomen or chest?? I’m not clear about it. It may be from gas/bloating. Please check with your family physician. READ MORE
Why does my right kidney hurt when I pee?
Make sure you have no urinary tract infection. READ MORE
Allopurinol vs Adenuric?
Both of them are NOT FOR THE TREATMENT IF ELEVATED CREATININE. READ MORE
Kidney transplant medication?
Need to be evaluated ASAP. Please go to ER ASAP. READ MORE
Should I be worried about my test results?
Regarding blood in the urine, this needs to be evaluated. It may be from cystitis or UTI. Also other etiologies to be ruled out. I’m not sure whether you have any urinary symptoms or not. Amorphous crystals are of not much clinical significance. Usually, it is caused by decreased urine volume associated with large amounts of Uric acid or calcium in the diet. READ MORE
I don’t know if I should go back to the ER?
Chronicle kidney disease is a risk factor for coronary artery disease. Your symptoms need to get evaluated. Thanks. READ MORE
I've got blood in my urine?
Blood in the urine can be anywhere from kidney to the urethra. This needs to be evaluated by doing urine analysis, imaging studies and also renal function. Please see your family physician. Thanks. READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Clinical Professor, Ohio University -
Awards
- Selected as Top American Physician for 15 Years Since 2001
Internships
- Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Fellowships
- Lenox Hill Hospital, 1995
Professional Society Memberships
- American Society of Nephrology, Ohio State Medical Association, American Society of Hypertension
Articles and Publications
- Published in the past
What do you attribute your success to?
- Hard work and she always wanted to become a doctor in order to help others.
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