# Houston Kidney Specialists Center

> Houston Kidney Specialists Center (HKSC) is a multi-location nephrology practice serving the greater Houston area, offering advanced diagnostic testing and treatment for various kidney conditions.

The practice, established in 2019, operates at four convenient locations, two in Cypress and two in Houston, Texas. The team of board-certified nephrologists provides personalized care, utilizing their knowledge, experience, and compassion to create custom treatment plans. They offer professional diagnostic nephrology services to accurately diagnose and monitor disease progression, specializing in treating a wide range of kidney problems such as kidney disease, failure, vasculitis, hypertension, kidney stones, lupus, and edema. Treatment options range from conservative approaches, including dietary changes and medications, to hemodialysis and kidney transplant services, with referrals to specialists for complex procedures when necessary.
Disclaimer: This information is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice.

## Key Pages
- [About Us](https://www.hkscmd.com/about)
- [Providers](https://www.hkscmd.com/our-providers)
- [Services](https://www.hkscmd.com/services)
- [Locations](https://www.hkscmd.com/locations)
- [Contact Us](https://www.hkscmd.com/contact-us)
- [Schedule](https://www.hkscmd.com/schedule)
- [Registration](https://www.hkscmd.com/registration)
- [Visit](https://www.hkscmd.com/visit)
- [Pay Now](https://www.hkscmd.com/pay-now)

## Booking & Contact
- [Schedule an Appointment](https://www.hkscmd.com/schedule)
- [Contact Us](https://www.hkscmd.com/contact-us)
- [Willowbrook Office](https://www.hkscmd.com/locations/houston-tx-2): Houston, TX
- [North Cypress Office](https://www.hkscmd.com/locations/houston-tx): Houston, TX
- [Towne Lake Office](https://www.hkscmd.com/locations/cypress-tx-3): Cypress, TX

## Providers
- [All Providers](https://www.hkscmd.com/our-providers)
- [Dr. Devaraj Munikrishnappa](https://www.hkscmd.com/providers/devaraj-munikrishnappa-m-d): Board Certified Nephrologist
- [Dr. Ghayyath Sultan](https://www.hkscmd.com/providers/ghayyath-sultan-m-d): Board Certified Nephrologist
- [Dr. Jonathan Pankow](https://www.hkscmd.com/providers/jonathan-d-pankow-m-d): Board Certified Nephrologist
- [Dr. Tsegaw Egziti](https://www.hkscmd.com/providers/tsegaw-e-egziti-m-d): Board Certified Nephrologist
- [Patricia Vargas, MSN, APRN, AGACNP-C](https://www.hkscmd.com/providers/patricia-vargas-msn-aprn-agacnp-c): Practice Supervisor, Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
- [Natalie C Bernard, APRN-FNP](https://www.hkscmd.com/providers/natalie-c-bernard-aprn-fnp): Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner
- [Alicia Baena, MSN, ARNP, FNP-C](https://www.hkscmd.com/providers/alicia-baena-msn-arnp-fnp-c): Nurse Practitioner
- [Stephanie Dykalski, MSN, APRN, FNP-C](https://www.hkscmd.com/providers/stephanie-dykalski-msn-aprn-fnp-c): Nurse Practitioner
- [Dr. Mohamed Sheta](https://www.hkscmd.com/providers/mohamed-sheta-md-fasn-fasdin): Consultant General and Interventional Nephrologist

## Services
- [All Services](https://www.hkscmd.com/services)
- [Vasculitis](https://www.hkscmd.com/services/vasculitis)
- [Kidney Disease](https://www.hkscmd.com/services/kidney-disease)
- [Hypertension Management](https://www.hkscmd.com/services/hypertension-management)
- [Electrolyte Disorders](https://www.hkscmd.com/services/electrolyte-disorders)
- [Nephrology](https://www.hkscmd.com/services/nephrology)
- [Kidney Disease Care & Prevention](https://www.hkscmd.com/services/kidney-disease-care-prevention)
- [Bone & Mineral Problems](https://www.hkscmd.com/services/bone-mineral-problems)
- [Proteinuria](https://www.hkscmd.com/services/proteinuria)
- [Edema](https://www.hkscmd.com/services/edema)
- [Fluid Overload](https://www.hkscmd.com/services/fluid-overload)
- [Kidney Stones](https://www.hkscmd.com/services/kidney-stones)
- [Lupus](https://www.hkscmd.com/services/lupus)
- [High Potassium](https://www.hkscmd.com/services/high-potassium)
- [Kidney Diet](https://www.hkscmd.com/services/kidney-diet)
- [End-Stage Renal Disease](https://www.hkscmd.com/services/end-stage-renal-disease)
- [Dialysis](https://www.hkscmd.com/services/dialysis)
- [Kidney Transplant](https://www.hkscmd.com/services/kidney-transplant)
- [Acute Kidney Failure](https://www.hkscmd.com/services/acute-kidney-failure)
- [In-Center Hemodialysis](https://www.hkscmd.com/services/in-center-hemodialysis)

## Policies
- [Our Terms](https://www.hkscmd.com/our-terms)
- [Your Privacy](https://www.hkscmd.com/your-privacy)
- [Accessibility Statement](https://www.hkscmd.com/accessibility-statement)

## Patient Resources
- [Hypervolemia (Cleveland Clinic)](https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/22962-hypervolemia)
- [Paracentesis (Cleveland Clinic)](https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/procedures/paracentesis)
- [What percentage of the human body is water (Medical News Today)](https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/what-percentage-of-the-human-body-is-water)

## Blog
- [Feeling Fatigued? The Link Between Anemia and Kidney Disease](https://www.orthopedicwellness.com/blog/feeling-fatigued-the-link-between-anemia-and-kidney-disease)
- [What to Eat and Not Eat When Living with Kidney Disease](https://www.orthopedicwellness.com/blog/what-to-eat-and-not-eat-when-living-with-kidney-disease)
- [Blog Archive](https://www.woodlandssportsmedicine.com/blog-archive)
- [Blog Archive](https://www.ankle-footspecialist.com/blog-archive)
- [Blog Archive](https://www.hkscmd.com/blog-archive)
- [All About Fluid Overload: Risk Factors, Warning Signs, and Critical Next Steps](https://www.hkscmd.com/blog/all-about-fluid-overload-risk-factors-warning-signs-and-critical-next-steps)