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Agarwal Renal Center in Ogdensburg receives high marks in annual dialysis facility review

Posted 10/8/11

OGDENSBURG – Recently, the Dr. Ravinder N. Agarwal Renal Center at Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center received high marks in its annual dialysis facility review from the Centers for Medicare and …

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Agarwal Renal Center in Ogdensburg receives high marks in annual dialysis facility review

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OGDENSBURG – Recently, the Dr. Ravinder N. Agarwal Renal Center at Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center received high marks in its annual dialysis facility review from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

The review establishes the center as a top performer compared to other centers in the state and nationwide. The 2006-2010 mortality rate for kidney failure patients treated at the center is in the top 3% in centers nationwide.

In addition, the center performed favorably in other areas reported which include adequacy of dialysis, infection rate, anemia management, hospitalization rate, length of hospital stay and transplantation rate.

The center's Medical Director and Nephrologist, Dr. Michael Seidman stated, "This review represents a long-term effort by dedicated care providers who are committed to give the best possible care."

He continued, "We treat many transient patients from other centers while they are vacationing in the area and they always have a good experience at our renal center."

Nephrologist, Dr. Masavi Jaitly, who also cares for patients at the center stated, "Our teamwork is great. Our nurses, technicians, social workers, dietitians and physicians make it possible for our renal center to reach these great numbers."

Director of the center, Rich Pandel, RN, added, "Our success in patient care is directly attributed to our multidisciplinary team. Each patient at our Renal Center has a care plan developed, which ensures their needs are addressed."

He continued, "The competence and dedication of our physicians and staff help to create a comfortable, supportive environment for our patients."

Dialysis services began at Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center in 1968. In 1999, a freestanding dialysis center was opened next to the Medical Center. The twenty-four-station Dr. Ravinder N. Agarwal Renal Center provides services to patients from across the North Country and transients visiting the area.

Treatment at the Renal Center involves more than just dialysis. The staff considers the whole person and provides an individualized approach to care.

Physicians are on site and available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

For more information about the Agarwal Renal Center, or the 2010 Dialysis Facility Report for the Center, contact 713-6800.