George Dolson, M.D.

Professor

(713) 794-7244

Email

gdolson@bcm.edu

Positions

Professor: Medicine-Nephrology
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, TX, US

Addresses

Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center (Clinic): 2002 Holcombe Boulevard
Houston, TX, 77030
United States

Education

BS from University Of Missouri, Rolla: 01/1975 - Rolla, MO, United States; Electrical Engineering, Chemistry

MD from St. Louis University School Of Medicine: 01/1979 - St. Louis, MO, United States

Residency at University Of Texas -Health Science Center: 01/1982 - Houston, TX, United States; Internal Medicine

Fellowship at University Of Texas - Health Science Center: 01/1986 - Houston, TX, United States; Nephrology

Internship at University Of Texas - Health Science Center: 01/1979 - Houston, TX, United States

Certifications

Nephrology: American Board of Internal Medicine

Professional Interests

Acute and chronic renal failure, end-stage renal disease, electrolytes and hypertension

Professional Statement

George M. Dolson, MD, is associate professor of Medicine for the section of Nephrology. Dr. Dolson earned his medical degree at St. Louis University School of Medicine. He completed his residency at The University of Texas Health Science Center-Houston, where he also had a nephrology post-doctoral fellowship. His areas of interest include acute and chronic renal failure, end-stage renal disease, electrolytes and hypertension. Dr. Dolson consistently takes part in the National Kidney Foundation conference for patient care, and he provides special expertise in optimizing treatment for dialysis patients.

Websites

VIICTR Publications List

Nephrology Care Center

Selected Publications

Dolson GM, Ellis KJ, Bernardo MV, Prakash R, Adrogué HJ. " Acute decreases in serum potassium augment blood pressure. " Am. J. Kidney Dis.. 1995 Aug ; 26 (2) : 321-6.
Pubmed PMID: 7645536.
Ralph R, Adrogue HE, Dolson G, Ramanathan V. " Acute renal failure due to tumor lysis syndrome in a HIV seropositive patient with Castleman's disease. " Nephrol. Dial. Transplant.. 2004 Jul ; 19 (7) : 1937.
Pubmed PMID: 15199211.
Wesson DE, Dolson GM. " Augmented bidirectional HCO3 transport by rat distal tubules in chronic alkalosis. " Am. J. Physiol.. 1991 Aug ; 261 (2) : F308-17.
Pubmed PMID: 1877653.
Dolson GM, Schwarze KD, Prabhakar S, Adrogué HJ. " Demonstration of an apical chloride conductive pathway in granular cells of toad urinary bladder. " Miner Electrolyte Metab. 1993 ; 19 (1) : 39-46.
Pubmed PMID: 8393960.
Adrogué HJ, Barrero J, Ryan JE, Dolson GM. " Diabetic ketoacidosis: a practical approach. " Hosp. Pract. (Off. Ed.). 1989 Feb 15; 24 (2) : 83-4, 90, 95-8 .
Pubmed PMID: 2493022.
Dolson GM. " Do potassium deficient diets and K+ removal by dialysis contribute to the cardiovascular morbidity and mortality of patients with end stage renal disease? " Int J Artif Organs. 1997 Mar ; 20 (3) : 134-5.
Pubmed PMID: 9151147.
Dolson GM. " Electrolyte abnormalities before and after the onset of acute renal failure. " Miner Electrolyte Metab. 1991 ; 17 (2) : 133-40.
Pubmed PMID: 1753922.
Wesson DE, Dolson GM. " Endothelin-1 increases rat distal tubule acidification in vivo. " Am. J. Physiol.. 1997 Oct ; 273 (4) : F586-94.
Pubmed PMID: 9362336.
Wesson DE, Dolson GM. " Enhanced HCO3 secretion by distal tubule contributes to NaCl-induced correction of chronic alkalosis. " Am. J. Physiol.. 1993 May ; 264 (5) : F899-906.
Pubmed PMID: 8498543.
Ramanathan V, Chiu EJ, Thomas JT, Khan A, Dolson GM, Darouiche RO. " Healthcare costs associated with hemodialysis catheter-related infections: a single-center experience. " Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2007 May ; 28 (5) : 606-9.
Pubmed PMID: 17464925.
Dolson GM, Ribeiro C, Ulate G, Ribeiro-Neto F, Adrogué HJ. " Identification of GTP-binding proteins in turtle urinary bladder epithelial cells. " Miner Electrolyte Metab. 1994 ; 20 (5) : 302-8.
Pubmed PMID: 7700219.
Dolson GM, Ellis KJ, Johnson ML, Adrogué HJ. " Incidence and consequences of total body potassium depletion in chronic hemodialysis patients. " Front. Biosci.. 2003 May 1; 8 : a126-32.
Pubmed PMID: 12700088.
Dolson GM, Adrogué HJ. " Low dialysate [K+] decreases efficiency of hemodialysis and increases urea rebound. " J. Am. Soc. Nephrol.. 1998 Nov ; 9 (11) : 2124-8.
Pubmed PMID: 9808100.
Dolson GM. " Luminal membrane potassium conductance of rabbit proximal straight tubules. " Miner Electrolyte Metab. 1992 ; 18 (6) : 392-6.
Pubmed PMID: 1291862.
Wesson DE, Dolson GM. " Maximal proton secretory rate of rat distal tubules is higher during chronic metabolic alkalosis. " Am. J. Physiol.. 1991 Nov ; 261 (5) : F753-9.
Pubmed PMID: 1659223.
Parikh M, Dolson G, Ramanathan V, Sangsiraprapha W. " Novel H1N1-associated rhabdomyolysis leading to acute renal failure. " Clin. Microbiol. Infect.. 2010 Apr ; 16 (4) : 330-2.
Pubmed PMID: 20132248.
Kahn AM, Dolson GM, Hise MK, Bennett SC, Weinman EJ. " Parathyroid hormone and dibutyryl cAMP inhibit Na+/H+ exchange in renal brush border vesicles. " Am. J. Physiol.. 1985 Feb ; 248 (2) : F212-8.
Pubmed PMID: 2982285.
Dolson GM, Hise MK, Weinman EJ. " Relationship among parathyroid hormone, cAMP, and calcium on proximal tubule sodium transport. " Am. J. Physiol.. 1985 Sep ; 249 (3) : F409-16.
Pubmed PMID: 2994494.
Marsh SJ, Dolson GM. " Rhabdomyolysis and acute renal failure during high-dose haloperidol therapy. " Ren Fail. 1995 Jul ; 17 (4) : 475-8.
Pubmed PMID: 7569118.
Dolson GM, Wesson DE, Adrogué HJ. " Vascular relaxation probably mediates the antihypertensive effect of a high-potassium diet: a role for enhanced vascular Na,K-ATPase activity. " J. Hypertens.. 1995 Dec ; 13 (12) : 1433-9.
Pubmed PMID: 8866905.