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UPMC Presbyterian200 Lothrop St, Suite C1100Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Phone+1 412-647-2576
Fax+1 412-802-6852
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Summary
- I am a Professor of Medicine at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and the Director of the Nephrology Fellowship Training Program at UPMC Medical Education. I have expertise in the diagnosis and management of hyponatremia.
Education & Training
University of PittsburghMaster of Science, Medical Education, 2014 - 2018
UPMC Medical EducationFellowship, Nephrology, 2005 - 2007
University of Texas Medical Branch HospitalsResidency, Internal Medicine, 2002 - 2005
National University of San MarcosClass of 2000
Certifications & Licensure
PA State Medical License 2005 - 2026
NM State Medical License 2007 - 2013
UT State Medical License 2008 - 2012
AZ State Medical License 2007 - 2011
CO State Medical License 2007 - 2011
American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine- American Board of Internal Medicine Nephrology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Fellow (FNKF) National Kidney Foundation, 2020
- Raymond M. Rault, MD Faculty Teaching Award UPMC Renal-Electrolyte Division, 2014-2015
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013
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Clinical Trials
- Urea for Chronic Hyponatremia Start of enrollment: 2021 Dec 28
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Revisiting New Data on the Mortality Benefit of Rapid Correction of Hyponatremia: Déjà Vu All Over Again.Richard H Sterns, Helbert Rondon-Berrios
American Journal of Kidney Diseases. 2025-10-13 - 3 citationsPlasma Sodium Correction Rates in Patients with Severe Hyponatremia Treated with Hypertonic Saline with and without Proactive Desmopressin.Zain AlShanableh, Anna Woodall, Michelle Chisdak, Jonathan G Yabes, Richard H Sterns
Kidney360. 2025-09-01 - Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuresis.Mitchell H Rosner, Helbert Rondon-Berrios, Richard H Sterns
Journal of the American Society of Nephrology. 2025-04-01
Authored Content
- Therapeutic Relowering of Plasma Sodium After Overly Rapid Correction of HyponatremiaFebruary 2020
Press Mentions
Urea Appears Safe, Effective for Inpatient HyponatremiaSeptember 7th, 2018
Grant Support
- Urea for Chronic Hyponatremia: A Pilot StudyNIH/NIDDK2020–2022
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
- Fellow
- Fellow
- International Society of NephrologyMember
Other Languages
- Spanish
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