Dr. Ahmed Reshad Amini, DO, MBA is a nephrologist in Newport News, VA specializing in adult nephrology. He graduated from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Ahmed Reshad Amini, DO, MBA is affiliated with Bon Secours Mary Immaculate Hospital, Bon Secours, Bon Secours Mary Immaculate Hospital, Tidewater Physicians Multispecialty Group, Sentara Health and TIDEWATER PHYSICIANS MULTISPECIALTY GROUP.
Sentara Health
Dialysis
Dialysis is a procedure that replicates renal (kidney) function by filtering patients' blood. When kidneys do not work properly, waste can accumulate in the blood and unbalanced chemicals can impair the body's critical functions. In order to stay healthy, a person without proper kidney function must receive dialysis. There are two forms of dialysis treatment: hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis. Both forms of dialysis are recurring treatments that in many cases last throughout the lifetime of the affected patient. Patients who briefly lose renal function may slowly reduce the frequency of dialysis sessions until their kidneys recover. However, most patients who start on dialysis remain on dialysis for the rest of their lives or until they receive a kidney transplant.
A number of conditions can worsen renal function and lead to end-stage or acute kidney failure. When kidneys fail (i.e. nearly 90 percent of their function is lost), dialysis is typically prescribed. Conditions that cause chronic kidney failure (eventually requiring dialysis) include:
For hemodialysis (the more common form of dialysis), a patient will visit a hospital or clinic and be connected to a dialysis machine by a needle attached to a tube that draws blood from the arm. The drawn blood is transferred to the dialysis machine, where it is filtered and separated until clean. Waste products from the blood pass into a fluid called dialysate, which is pumped out of the machine into a waste receptacle. The machine also measures and helps ensure the blood has the appropriate level of fluid, electrolytes, and pH. A tube delivers the cleaned blood back into the patient's body. A dialysis session like this will typically last for three to four hours, with a patient undergoing dialysis around three times per week.
A second method of dialysis is known as peritoneal dialysis. Unlike hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis can be performed at home by oneself after an initial surgery. To start, a physician (generally a surgeon) will make a small incision in the lower abdomen and insert and surgically attach a catheter (thin tube). At home, the patient connects a pump to the abdomen catheter, delivering dialysate (dialysis fluid) from a bag hanging on a wheeled stand. This fluid enters the peritoneal cavity (greater abdomen area containing the stomach, liver, and intestines) and collects waste through osmosis, where waste in the blood moves across a membrane and into the dialysate. This process continues for several hours until the fluid concentration is equal between the blood and dialysate, at which point the fluid can be drained. The fluid can then be passed through a machine called a cycler, which removes waste and allows for the dialysate to be reused. This process is repeated about four times per day. Dialysis patients must limit the amount of fluid they consume prior to receiving dialysis and should also avoid eating salty foods. The cycler cannot filter more than a certain amount of waste products from the blood.
Kidneys are important organs, and dialysis treatments are vital for those with renal dysfunction. For many, dialysis is not so much a medical procedure but a part of their normal life.
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
A urinary tract infection, or UTI, happens when bacteria enter the body through the opening where urine is normally released. The bacteria infect the lining of the urethra and bladder, turning them red and inflamed. This causes pain in the abdomen or pelvic area, a burning sensation during urination, a sense of urgency about going to the bathroom, frequent urination, and urine that smells bad and looks cloudy, or even contains traces of blood. If the urinary tract infection is severe, it may travel all the way to the kidneys, a more serious kind of UTI called pyelonephritis. Patients with this kidney infection might have blood in their urine, feel back pain, and develop a fever.
Urinary tract infections are extremely common: 12% of all men and 40-50% of all women will have a urinary tract infection during their lifetime. They are more common in women because women have shorter urethras, so bacteria have a shorter distance to travel from the outside of the body to the bladder and cause an infection. Some people also have urethras that are an unusual shape or have an obstruction in the urethra that makes getting a UTI more likely. Also, certain chronic illnesses like diabetes weaken the immune system, so any bacteria in the body are more likely to cause an infection.
A urinary tract infection can be diagnosed very quickly by a doctor. A sample of urine can be examined under a microscope for the presence of bacteria or white blood cells. There are also diagnostic strips that can be used to test a urine sample without the need for a microscope. Once a diagnosis is made, treatment is a course of oral antibiotics, and most patients feel better within just a few days. There are some things that patients can do themselves to help reduce the risk of getting a urinary tract infection in the future. Stay well hydrated, wipe from front to back after going to the bathroom, wear breathable cotton undergarments, and don't hold it in when patients feel the urge to go.
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In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Virginia, Dr. Ahmed Reshad Amini, DO, MBA performed more blood draw, lab tests, microalbumin urine test, phlebotomy for lab tests, phosphorus blood test, total creatine kinase test, and uric acid blood test procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for complete blood count (CBC), creatine kinase tests, creatinine test, creatinine urine test, iron tests, microalbumin test, microalbumin urine test, phosphorus test, renal (kidney) panel, total creatine kinase test, and uric acid blood test that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.
In 2023, Dr. Ahmed Reshad Amini, DO, MBA had a list price for blood count tests, hemoglobin test, kidney function tests, magnesium test, and parathyroid hormone (PTH) test that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Virginia. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.
In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Virginia, Dr. Ahmed Reshad Amini, DO, MBA performed more creatinine urine test procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for blood tests, metabolic panel, phosphorus blood test, and uric acid test that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.
The top procedures that Dr. Ahmed Reshad Amini, DO, MBA treated as a nephrologist in Newport News, VA during 2012 were lab tests, hospital care, inpatient care and blood draw.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ahmed Reshad Amini, DO, MBA for Medicare patients.
| blood draw | 403 |
|---|---|
| dialysis | 36 |
| doctor visit | 1071 |
| hospital care | 1334 |
| inpatient care | 1334 |
| lab tests | 3342 |
| thyroid function tests | 33 |
| urologic procedures | 14 |
The top procedures that Dr. Ahmed Reshad Amini, DO, MBA treated as a nephrologist in Newport News, VA during 2013 were lab tests, hospital care, inpatient care and blood draw.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ahmed Reshad Amini, DO, MBA for Medicare patients.
| blood draw | 460 |
|---|---|
| dialysis | 135 |
| doctor visit | 1020 |
| hospital care | 1204 |
| inpatient care | 1204 |
| lab tests | 3901 |
| preventive care | 14 |
| thyroid function tests | 50 |
| urologic procedures | 21 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ahmed Reshad Amini, DO, MBA.
| Male | |
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| Female |
| Non-Hispanic White | |
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| Black | |
| Hispanic | |
| Asian | |
| Other | |
| Native American |
| From 65 to 74 | |
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| From 75 to 84 | |
| 85 and over | |
| Less than 65 |
| Hypertension | |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoperosis | |
| Atrial Fibrilation | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
The top procedures that Dr. Ahmed Reshad Amini, DO, MBA treated as a nephrologist in Newport News, VA during 2014 were lab tests, hospital care, inpatient care and blood draw.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ahmed Reshad Amini, DO, MBA for Medicare patients.
| blood draw | 448 |
|---|---|
| dialysis | 120 |
| doctor visit | 1036 |
| hospital care | 1119 |
| inpatient care | 1119 |
| lab tests | 3497 |
| preventive care | 12 |
| urologic procedures | 37 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ahmed Reshad Amini, DO, MBA.
| Male | |
|---|---|
| Female |
| Non-Hispanic White | |
|---|---|
| Black | |
| Hispanic | |
| Asian | |
| Other | |
| Native American |
| From 65 to 74 | |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | |
| 85 and over | |
| Less than 65 |
| Hypertension | |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoperosis | |
| Atrial Fibrilation | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
The top procedures that Dr. Ahmed Reshad Amini, DO, MBA treated as a nephrologist in Newport News, VA during 2015 were lab tests, hospital care, inpatient care and blood draw.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ahmed Reshad Amini, DO, MBA for Medicare patients.
| blood draw | 396 |
|---|---|
| dialysis | 91 |
| doctor visit | 856 |
| hospital care | 832 |
| inpatient care | 832 |
| lab tests | 2827 |
| urologic procedures | 24 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ahmed Reshad Amini, DO, MBA.
| Male | |
|---|---|
| Female |
| Non-Hispanic White | |
|---|---|
| Black | |
| Hispanic | |
| Asian | |
| Other | |
| Native American |
| From 65 to 74 | |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | |
| 85 and over | |
| Less than 65 |
| Hypertension | |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoperosis | |
| Atrial Fibrilation | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
The top procedures that Dr. Ahmed Reshad Amini, DO, MBA treated as a nephrologist in Newport News, VA during 2016 were lab tests, hospital care, inpatient care and blood draw.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ahmed Reshad Amini, DO, MBA for Medicare patients.
| blood draw | 431 |
|---|---|
| dialysis | 37 |
| doctor visit | 971 |
| hospital care | 686 |
| inpatient care | 686 |
| lab tests | 3005 |
| preventive care | 15 |
| urologic procedures | 17 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ahmed Reshad Amini, DO, MBA.
| Male | |
|---|---|
| Female |
| Non-Hispanic White | |
|---|---|
| Black | |
| Hispanic | |
| Asian | |
| Other | |
| Native American |
| From 65 to 74 | |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | |
| 85 and over | |
| Less than 65 |
| Hypertension | |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoperosis | |
| Atrial Fibrilation | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
The top procedures that Dr. Ahmed Reshad Amini, DO, MBA treated as a nephrologist in Newport News, VA during 2017 were lab tests, hospital care, inpatient care and blood draw.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ahmed Reshad Amini, DO, MBA for Medicare patients.
| blood draw | 423 |
|---|---|
| dialysis | 74 |
| doctor visit | 1003 |
| hospital care | 675 |
| inpatient care | 675 |
| lab tests | 3075 |
| preventive care | 12 |
| urologic procedures | 17 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ahmed Reshad Amini, DO, MBA.
| Male | |
|---|---|
| Female |
| Non-Hispanic White | |
|---|---|
| Black | |
| Hispanic | |
| Asian | |
| Other | |
| Native American |
| From 65 to 74 | |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | |
| 85 and over | |
| Less than 65 |
| Hypertension | |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoperosis | |
| Atrial Fibrilation | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
The top procedures that Dr. Ahmed Reshad Amini, DO, MBA treated as a nephrologist in Newport News, VA during 2018 were lab tests, hospital care, inpatient care and blood draw.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ahmed Reshad Amini, DO, MBA for Medicare patients.
| blood draw | 604 |
|---|---|
| dialysis | 91 |
| doctor visit | 1160 |
| hospital care | 683 |
| inpatient care | 683 |
| lab tests | 3620 |
| urologic procedures | 15 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ahmed Reshad Amini, DO, MBA.
| Male | |
|---|---|
| Female |
| Non-Hispanic White | |
|---|---|
| Black | |
| Hispanic | |
| Asian | |
| Other | |
| Native American |
| From 65 to 74 | |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | |
| 85 and over | |
| Less than 65 |
| Hypertension | |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoperosis | |
| Atrial Fibrilation | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
The top procedures that Dr. Ahmed Reshad Amini, DO, MBA treated as a nephrologist in Newport News, VA during 2019 were lab tests, blood draw, hospital care and inpatient care.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ahmed Reshad Amini, DO, MBA for Medicare patients.
| blood draw | 976 |
|---|---|
| dialysis | 47 |
| doctor visit | 1389 |
| hospital care | 468 |
| inpatient care | 468 |
| lab tests | 4740 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ahmed Reshad Amini, DO, MBA.
| Male | |
|---|---|
| Female |
| Non-Hispanic White | |
|---|---|
| Black | |
| Hispanic | |
| Asian | |
| Other | |
| Native American |
| From 65 to 74 | |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | |
| 85 and over | |
| Less than 65 |
| Hypertension | |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoperosis | |
| Atrial Fibrilation | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
The top procedures that Dr. Ahmed Reshad Amini, DO, MBA treated as a nephrologist in Newport News, VA during 2020 were lab tests, blood draw, hospital care and inpatient care.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ahmed Reshad Amini, DO, MBA for Medicare patients.
| blood draw | 794 |
|---|---|
| diabetes management | 13 |
| dialysis | 96 |
| doctor visit | 1066 |
| hospital care | 555 |
| inpatient care | 555 |
| lab tests | 4258 |
| preventive care | 30 |
| urologic procedures | 14 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ahmed Reshad Amini, DO, MBA.
| Male | |
|---|---|
| Female |
| Non-Hispanic White | |
|---|---|
| Black | |
| Hispanic | |
| Asian | |
| Other | |
| Native American |
| From 65 to 74 | |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | |
| 85 and over | |
| Less than 65 |
| Hypertension | |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoperosis | |
| Atrial Fibrilation | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
The top procedures that Dr. Ahmed Reshad Amini, DO, MBA treated as a nephrologist in Newport News, VA during 2021 were lab tests, blood draw, hospital care and inpatient care.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ahmed Reshad Amini, DO, MBA for Medicare patients.
| blood draw | 792 |
|---|---|
| dialysis | 56 |
| doctor visit | 1158 |
| hospital care | 456 |
| inpatient care | 456 |
| lab tests | 3993 |
| urologic procedures | 12 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ahmed Reshad Amini, DO, MBA.
| Male | |
|---|---|
| Female |
| Non-Hispanic White | |
|---|---|
| Black | |
| Hispanic | |
| Asian | |
| Other | |
| Native American |
| From 65 to 74 | |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | |
| 85 and over | |
| Less than 65 |
| Hypertension | |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoperosis | |
| Atrial Fibrilation | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
The top procedures that Dr. Ahmed Reshad Amini, DO, MBA treated as a nephrologist in Newport News, VA during 2022 were lab tests, blood draw, hospital care and inpatient care.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ahmed Reshad Amini, DO, MBA for Medicare patients.
| blood draw | 652 |
|---|---|
| dialysis | 40 |
| doctor visit | 964 |
| hospital care | 396 |
| inpatient care | 396 |
| lab tests | 3878 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ahmed Reshad Amini, DO, MBA.
| Male | |
|---|---|
| Female |
| Non-Hispanic White | |
|---|---|
| Black | |
| Hispanic | |
| Asian | |
| Other | |
| Native American |
| From 65 to 74 | |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | |
| 85 and over | |
| Less than 65 |
| Hypertension | |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoperosis | |
| Atrial Fibrilation | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ahmed Reshad Amini, DO, MBA for Medicare patients.
The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Ahmed Reshad Amini, DO, MBA treated as a nephrologist in Newport News, VA were lab tests, hospital care, inpatient care and blood draw.
| blood draw | 579 |
|---|---|
| diabetes management | 13 |
| dialysis | 74 |
| doctor visit | 1063 |
| hospital care | 764 |
| inpatient care | 764 |
| lab tests | 3648 |
| preventive care | 16 |
| thyroid function tests | 41 |
| urologic procedures | 19 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ahmed Reshad Amini, DO, MBA.
| Male | |
|---|---|
| Female |
| Black / African American | |
|---|---|
| Asian / Pacific Islander | |
| Non-Hispanic White | |
| Native American / Alaskan Native | |
| Hispanic | |
| Other |
| 75 to 84 | |
|---|---|
| 85 and over | |
| Less than 65 | |
| 65 to 74 |
The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ahmed Reshad Amini, DO, MBA treated were chronic kidney disease, hypertension, high cholesterol and diabetes.
| Hypertension | |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoporosis | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Atrial Fibrillation | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
Dr. Ahmed Reshad Amini, DO, MBA graduated from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed residency at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine - Nephrology and has a state license in Virginia.
Medical School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency: Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) Affiliated Hospitals
Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine - Nephrology (2026)
Licensed In: Virginia
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Ahmed Reshad Amini, DO, MBA. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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TARPEYO $139 |
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BENLYSTA $125 |
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RENVELA $119 |
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ENTRESTO $106 |
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ACTHAR $85 |
System One $74 |
Auryxia $50 |
LUPKYNIS $39 |
2008K @ Home $37 |
Other $220 |
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Dr. Ahmed Amini is a specialist in adult nephrology in Newport News, VA and Williamsburg, VA. Areas of expertise for Dr. Amini include polycystic kidney disease, intensive care, and glomerulonephritis. His hospital/clinic affiliations include Tidewater Physicians Multispecialty Group, Bon Secours Mary Immaculate Hospital, and Sentara Health. After completing medical school at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, he performed his residency at a hospital affiliated with Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU). He has received the following distinction: Coastal Virginia Magazine "Top Doc". He welcomes new patients at his office inNewport News, VA as reported by Bon Secours.
