ALFREDO R ZARATE, MD
Osteopathic Medicine at Silver Hill Rd, Forestville, MD

License number
Maryland D17461
Category
Osteopathic Medicine
Type
Nephrology
Address
Address 2
5652 Silver Hill Rd, Forestville, MD 20747
8128 Hamilton Spring Rd, Bethesda, MD 20817
Phone
(301) 967-9891
(301) 967-6964 (Fax)
(301) 469-5112
(301) 468-9085 (Fax)

Professional information

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Dr. Alfredo R Zarate - MD (Doctor of Medicine)

Hospitals:
Renal Advantage
5652 Silver Hill Rd, District Heights 20747
Prince Georges Hospital Center
3001 Hospital Dr, Cheverly 20785
Renal Advantage
5652 Silver Hill Rd, District Heights 20747
Prince Georges Hospital Center
3001 Hospital Dr, Cheverly 20785
Education:
Medical Schools
Universidad Nacional Del Litoral
Graduated: 1968


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Methods Of Improving Fluid Delivery

US Patent:
2012005, Mar 8, 2012
Filed:
Apr 1, 2011
Appl. No.:
13/078013
Inventors:
Alfredo R. Zarate - Bethesda MD, US
International Classification:
A61M 5/00
US Classification:
604506
Abstract:
A method of reducing cell damage can include inserting device into a blood vessel, wherein the device includes a hollow shaft, a lumen, a fluid directing portion comprising a U-shaped lateral orifice extending between the exterior and interior surfaces and a corresponding U-shaped diverter adjacent to the U-shaped lateral orifice, wherein the diverter is disposed within the lumen and transverse to the central axis, and decreasing free plasma hemoglobin levels, thereby reducing damage to circulating blood cells or endothelium during dialysis.


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Vascular Graft Prosthesis

US Patent:
5849036, Dec 15, 1998
Filed:
Mar 29, 1996
Appl. No.:
8/623693
Inventors:
Alfredo R. Zarate - Bethesda MD
International Classification:
A61F 206
US Classification:
623 1
Abstract:
A vascular graft prosthesis includes a tubular conduit for subcutaneous implantation. The tubular conduit has a first end for attachment to a vein, a second end for attachment to an artery, and an enlarged portion between the first and second ends. The enlarged portion has a diameter greater than the diameter of a remaining portion of said tubular conduit. The enlarged portion is positioned proximate the first end and spaced from the first end a distance substantially equivalent to a length of the enlarged portion.


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Hemodialysis System And Method

US Patent:
2012006, Mar 15, 2012
Filed:
Jun 2, 2011
Appl. No.:
13/151511
Inventors:
Alfredo R. Zarate - Bethesda MD, US
International Classification:
A61M 1/14
US Classification:
604 504
Abstract:
Hemodialysis systems and methods with streamlined blood flow paths are provided. Such streamlined blood flow paths facilitate flow without undue damage to circulating cells.


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Venous Dialysis Needle

US Patent:
5662619, Sep 2, 1997
Filed:
Nov 27, 1995
Appl. No.:
8/563210
Inventors:
Alfredo R. Zarate - Bethesda MD
International Classification:
A61M 532, A61M 500, A61M 2500
US Classification:
604272
Abstract:
A dialysis needle using lateral openings and diverters. The diverters increase the blood flow through the lateral openings in venous needles.


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Venous Device

US Patent:
2011029, Dec 1, 2011
Filed:
Jun 25, 2008
Appl. No.:
12/452357
Inventors:
Alfredo R. Zarate - Bethesda MD, US
International Classification:
A61M 1/14, A61M 5/00
US Classification:
604 616, 604246, 604506
Abstract:
A needle can include a fluid directing portion comprising a U-shaped lateral orifice extending between the exterior and interior surfaces and a corresponding U-shaped diverter adjacent to the U-shaped lateral orifice. A diverter can be disposed within a lumen of a needle and transverse to a central axis within the lumen.