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1601 Brown Stsweet 100El Paso, TX 79902
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Summary
- Dr. Jorge Serna is a nephrologist based in El Paso, TX, specializing in general nephrology, acute renal failure, transplant nephrology, interventional nephrology, and glomerular disease. He completed his residency in Internal Medicine/Pediatrics and a fellowship in Nephrology at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. He holds a medical degree from McGovern Medical School at UTHealth and a bachelor's degree in Biology from Baylor University. Dr. Serna has contributed to several publications, including work on cardiomegaly in ESRD patients and treatment of infections in dialysis patients. He has received multiple honors, such as the Core Value Award from DaVita National Medical Directors Conference, and recognition as a Super Doctor by Texas Monthly Magazine. He is also a Fellow of the American College of Physicians and the American Society of Nephrology.
Education & Training
University of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonFellowship, Nephrology, 2001 - 2003- University of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonResidency, Internal Medicine/Pediatrics, 1997 - 2001
McGovern Medical School at UTHealthClass of 1997
Baylor UniversityB.A., Biology, 1991 - 1993
Certifications & Licensure
TX State Medical License 1999 - 2027
American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine- American Board of Internal Medicine Nephrology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Core value Award-Fulfillment DaVita National Medical Directors Conference, 2019
- Super Doctor by the El Paso MDs Texas Monthly Magazine, 2011-2018
- Fellow (FACP) American College of Physicians, 2007
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 21 citationsSuccessful treatment of mucormycosis peritonitis with liposomal amphotericin B in a patient on long-term peritoneal dialysis.Jorge Humberto Serna, Audrey Wanger, Akinsansoye K Dosekun
American Journal of Kidney Diseases. 2003-09-01 - 6 citationsPolyarteritis Nodosa Inducing Symmetric Peripheral GangreneHerbert L. Fred, J. Humberto Serna, Glenn A. McDonald, S. Sohail Ahmed
Circulation. 2003-06-10 - 9 citationsInvasive Helicobocter-like organisms in feline gastric mucosaJorge Humberto Serna, Robert M. Genta, Lenard M. Lichtenberger, David Y. Graham, Fouad A. K. El-Zaatari
Helicobacter. 1997-03-01
Journal Articles
- Determinants and prognostic importance of cardiomegaly among new ESRD patients in the United StatesStack AG, Serna H, Ramsanahie A, Henry C, Ann Epidemiol, 1/1/2004
- Does meeting DOQI standards increase malnutrition for pediatric patients on automated peritoneal dialysis? Relationship of Dialysate Volume, dialysis adequacy and ser...Swinford R, Serna JH, Gitomer J, Pediatric Academic Societies & American Academy of Pediatrics Joint Meeting, 1/1/2000
- Antibiotic properities of bovine lactoferrin on Helicobacter pyloriDial E.J., Hall L.R., Serna H, Romero J.J., Fox J.G., Lichtenberger L.M., Digestive Diseases Science, 1/1/1998
Abstracts/Posters
- Does meeting DOQI standards increase malnutrition for pediatric patients on automated peritoneal dialysis? Relationship of Dialysate Volume, dialysis adequacy and ser...Swinford R, Serna JH, Gitomer J, Boston, MA, 1/1/2000
- Invasive Helicobacter-like Organisms in Feline Gastric MucosaSerna J.H., Genta R.M., Graham L.M., Lichtenberger L.M., Disgetive Diseases Week, San Diego, CA, 1/1/1995
Professional Memberships
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- Fellow
- Fellow
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