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Michael Moritz, MD, Pediatric Nephrology, Pittsburgh, PA, UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside

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Pediatric Nephrology Pittsburgh, PA

Pediatric Chronic Renal Failure and Dialysis, Pediatric Fluid and Electrolyte Disorder Nephrology, Pediatric Kidney Transplantation Medicine

Professor, Pediatrics, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

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Summary

  • I am the Clinical Director of Pediatric Nephrology and Medical Director of Pediatric Dialysis of Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC. I am an authority on the epidemiology and management of hyponatremia and hypernatremia in both children and adults.

Education & Training

  • Baylor College of Medicine
    Baylor College of MedicineFellowship, Pediatric Nephrology, 1994 - 1997
  • University of Chicago
    University of ChicagoResidency, Pediatrics, 1991 - 1994
  • University of Chicago Division of the Biological Sciences The Pritzker School of Medicine
    University of Chicago Division of the Biological Sciences The Pritzker School of MedicineClass of 1991
  • University of Miami
    University of MiamiB.A., Chemistry, Cum Laude, 1983 - 1987

Certifications & Licensure

  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 1999 - 2024
  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 1991 - 1996
  • American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics
  • American Board of Pediatrics Pediatric Nephrology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Regional Top Doctor Castle Connolly, 2014
  • Best Doctors Pittsburgh Magazine, 2012
  • Award for Commitment and Excellence in Service (ACES) UPMC, 2006
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuresis  
    Michael Moritz, MD, ScienceDirect
  • Red Man Syndrome following Intraperitoneal Vancomycin Is a Child with Peritonitis  
    Domis M, Moritz ML, Frontiers in Pediatrics, 6/1/2014
  • Preventing Breastfeeding-associated Hypernatremia: An Argument for Supplemental Feeding  
    Moritz ML, Arch Dis Child Fetal Neonatal Ed, 9/1/2013
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • Guidelines for Management of Peritoneal Dialysis Catheter Contamination
    Shah S, Lander E, Moritz ML, 33rd Annual Conference on Dialysis, 1/1/2013
  • Hospital Pharmacy Guideline for Administration of 3% Sodium Chloride in Children
    Shah S, Goff J, Ayus JC, Moritz ML, American Society of Nephrology: Renal Week, 1/1/2011
  • Associated Factors for Hyponatremia in Surgical Correction of Craniosynostosis in Children
    M.R. Bykowski, S. Naran, L. Grunwaldt, E. Schmitt, M. Moritz, F. Cladis, J.E. Losee, Oral presentation to Ohio Valley Society of Plastic Surgery, Cleveland, OH, 5/14/2010
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Lectures

  • Advances in Evidence-Based Care for Pediatric Renal Disease 
    American Society of Nephrology Kidney Week 2019 - Washington, D.C. - 11/8/2019
  • Three Rivers Chapter: "The History of Pediatric Dialysis" 
    West Penn Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA - 3/30/2014
  • The Ins and Outs of Pediatric Dialysis 
    Pittsburgh, PA - 1/9/2014
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Other

  • Optimizing Diagnosis and Management of Hyponatremia in the Hospitalized Patient 
    Optimizing Diagnosis and Management of Hyponatremia in the Hospitalized Patient
    Baltimore, MD - 12/3/2010
  • Hospital-acquired Hyponatremia: Prevention is Key 
    Institute for Safe Medical Practices Canada, Web Seminar
    10/27/2010

Press Mentions

  • An Update from the Division of Pediatric Nephrology
    An Update from the Division of Pediatric NephrologyMarch 26th, 2015
  • ‘You’re a Match!’ It Was Life-Changing. Now I Look at the Words ‘Donate Life’ and Truly Understand the Meaning.’: Mom Donates Kidney to Newborn Son, ‘It’s the Best Thing I’ve Ever Done’
    ‘You’re a Match!’ It Was Life-Changing. Now I Look at the Words ‘Donate Life’ and Truly Understand the Meaning.’: Mom Donates Kidney to Newborn Son, ‘It’s the Best Thing I’ve Ever Done’December 23rd, 2020
  • Too Much Salt Might Harm Kids' Health: Study - US News
    Too Much Salt Might Harm Kids' Health: Study - US NewsFebruary 10th, 2016

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