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The Importance of Dietary Considerations during the Holidays for Dialysis Patients.
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I want to enjoy the holidays with my family and friends, but I am worried about what I can eat on my renal diet. Who can I talk to if I have questions?
Answer:
Everyone deserves to enjoy the holiday meals that are prepared with love. Write down your favorite dishes that you enjoy and review the list with the renal dietician. The dietician will recommend portions that will meet your dietary allowances. The dietician can also make suggestions for substitutions in recipes.
Avoid frequent dining at restaurants and prepackaged foods. These food items may contain large amount of salt, which can affect fluid retention.
Usually most items can still be enjoyed, within moderation.
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Brief Bio Narrative for Tom F. Parker, III MD
A founding member of Dallas Nephrology Associates (DNA), in 1974, one of the largest nephrology groups (70+ nephrologists) in the United States, becoming the Medical Director, one of the first outpatient hemodialysis facilities in the U.S. He continues to as Clinical Professor at Uni. of TX. Southwestern School of Medicine and Teaching Staff at Baylor University Medical Center. He developed the Dallas Transplant Institute, one of the largest and most advanced renal transplantation facilities in the US. Yet, his greatest contributions has been in dialysis, publishing well over 100 papers focused on prescription and delivery of dialysis, the quality of care, including its shortcomings. In 2009, he was invited by Harvard Medical School to give a 4 day conference on the accomplishments of taking care of patients with chronic kidney disease and to further improve outcomes. He continues to be actively involved in lectureships, visiting professorships and consulting, nationally and internationally.
He has been nominated for and given numerous awards for his outstanding contributions, having received the most prestigious acknowledgement given by the National Kidney Foundation: Physician of the Year. He is the 2009 recipient of the Medal of Excellence Award given annually to one physician by the American Association of Kidney Patients.
He is the Chief Medical Officer and heads the Medical Council, composed of RV nephrologists who support the quality programs.