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Richard E. Wing, M.D.

Richard E. Wing, M.D.

Nephrology

5 out of 5 stars
190 Ratings
13 Comments
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Contact

Appointment (585) 275-4517
Fax (585) 442-9201
Administrative (585) 274-0202

Locations

General and Transplant Nephrology

601 Elmwood Avenue, 2nd & 3rd Floors
Rochester, NY 14642

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About Me

Dr. Wing is Associate Professor of Medicine in the Division of Nephrology. His clinical practice is geared toward the entire breadth of general nephrology. His approach emphasizes patient autonomy and practical practical solutions to disease management issues. For every patient he seeks to balance t...
Dr. Wing is Associate Professor of Medicine in the Division of Nephrology. His clinical practice is geared toward the entire breadth of general nephrology. His approach emphasizes patient autonomy and practical practical solutions to disease management issues. For every patient he seeks to balance the issues of health, functional status, and quality of life.

Faculty Appointments

Associate Professor - Department of Medicine, Nephrology (SMD)

Credentials

Residency & Fellowship

Fellowship, Nephrology, University of Rochester Medical Center. 2004 - 2006

Residency, Internal Medicine, University of Rochester Medical Center. 2001 - 2003

Internship, Internal Medicine, University of Rochester Medical Center. 2000 - 2001

Education

MD | New Jersey Medical School. 2000

Awards

Buswell Fellowship. 2009 - 2010

Research

Over 70% of hemodialysis patients start dialysis using a hemodialysis catheter for vascular access despite clear evidence that using hemodialysis catheters, rather than AV fistulas or grafts, result in worsened patient health outcomes, worsened quality of life, and increased health costs. I use non-...
Over 70% of hemodialysis patients start dialysis using a hemodialysis catheter for vascular access despite clear evidence that using hemodialysis catheters, rather than AV fistulas or grafts, result in worsened patient health outcomes, worsened quality of life, and increased health costs. I use non-interventional research methods, such as retrospective cohort analysis, to illuminate approaches toward improving hemodialysis access.

Publications

Journal Articles

Outcomes Following In-Hospital Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation in People Receiving Maintenance Dialysis

Kidney Medicine. 2022; .

Publication Link

Long-Term Patency of Arteriovenous Fistulae

In-patient Permanent Access is associated with Reduced Catheter Time for Emergent Start Hemodialysis Patients

Catherine A. Moore; Michelle H. Malabanan; Scott E. Liebman; Susan L. Ziolkowski; and Richard E. Wing.

SM Journal of Nephrology and Therapeutics. 2016; 1(1): 1002-1006.

Assisted maturation for dialysis access: are the ends worth the means? A retrospective analysis of our institutional experience

Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology. 2015; 26(2): S49.

Assisted maturation of native fistula in two patients with a continuous flow left ventricular assist device.

Sasson T, Wing RE, Foster TH, Kashyap R, Butani D, Waldman DL

Journal of vascular and interventional radiology : JVIR.. 2014 May 25 (5):781-3. Epub 1900 01 01.

Sodium Bicarbonate Therapy for Prevention of Contrast-Induced Nephropathy: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

American Journal of Kidney Diseases. 2009; : 617-627.

Ratings & Comments

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Ratings

During this visit, did this provider spend enough time with you?

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During this visit, did this provider give you easy to understand information about these health questions or concerns?

5.0 stars

During this visit, did this provider listen carefully to you?

5.0 stars

During this visit, did this provider explain things in a way that was easy to understand?

4.9 stars

Patient Comments

5.0 stars

Smart doctor

Feb 04, 2024

4.6 stars

Good

Jan 24, 2024

5.0 stars

Dr. Wing took extra time to review recent sickness and best plan for care he was excellent.

Jan 17, 2024

5.0 stars

I was very happy with Dr. Wing's care. It was the first time I had seen him and I am so thankful to be a patient of his.

Nov 24, 2023

5.0 stars

I am blessed to have a great and caring medical team.

Oct 24, 2023

5.0 stars

Good.

Aug 28, 2023

5.0 stars

Provider was GREAT. Listened closely. Answered well. Asked a lot of questions and actually listened. Can't say enough that this provider does a great job! I feel emotionally less burdened by my condition due to the time spent finally explaining it to me.

Aug 10, 2023

5.0 stars

Very good.

Dec 30, 2022

5.0 stars

Dr. Wing is a great doctor!

Oct 12, 2022

5.0 stars

I thank God for Dr. Wing! He is not only kind but patient and extremely knowledgeable about his field.

Jun 26, 2022

5.0

Explained thouraly pros and cons of new treatment

Jun 03, 2022

5.0

Discussions excellent about health and future medical progress.

Mar 30, 2022

5.0

I thank God for Dr. Wing

Mar 27, 2022