Arvind Madan
Nephrologist
Education
- MD, Maulana Azad Medical College, Delhi University
Professional Achievements
- Completed a fellowship in Nephrology at SUNY HSC in Syracuse, New York
- Completed internship and residency in Internal Medicine at Nassau County Medical Center, New York
- Completed his rotating internship at LNJP and Associated Hospitals in New Delhi, India
Certifications & Organizations
- Advisory Board Member & Consultant, UBC
- Advisory Board Member & Consultant, Otsuka
- Founder and President of Nephrology Consultants of Central Florida Research, “Clinical Trial Division of CFLKS”
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Co-authored Articles (24)
How to Get Drugs Out of Your System
If you’ve taken illegal narcotics, you may find yourself needing to quickly flush them out of your system—for example, to pass a work-administered drug test. Or, you may be trying to quit a drug altogether and want i...
How to
Remove Iodine Stains from Skin
Iodine is often used on cuts and scrapes to prevent infection. Your doctor may also use iodine on your skin during surgery. While iodine can be an effective treatment, it can leave unsightly red or brown stains on your s...
How to
Fill a Hot Water Bottle
Hot water bottles are a relatively safe, natural way to keep warm or ease aches and pains. They can often be purchased at grocery or drug stores and take just a few minutes to prepare.
How to
Use Hibiclens
Hibiclens is a medical-grade antimicrobial soap that is most commonly used for pre-surgery cleaning. It continues killing germs for 24 hours after using it, which helps prevent infections before, during, and after surger...
How to
Make Saline Solution to Clean a Wound
Using saline solution on a wound creates a more sterile environment that promotes healing, as it is a nontoxic, isotonic solution. Making your own saline solution is simple—just dissolve ½ teaspoon (2.8 g) of non-iodi...
How to
Use an Oxygen Concentrator
An oxygen concentrator pulls oxygen from the air around you, helping you get the oxygen you need. Your doctor may prescribe supplemental oxygen if you have a breathing condition, such as COPD, asthma, pneumonia, cystic f...
How to
Write a Prescription
''Four essential parts to include in prescriptions so they're clear and safe''Prescription errors can be costly and dangerous, so when writing a prescription, you need to include all of the necessary information and expl...
Effective Ways to Clean & Sanitize Your Neti Pot
Learn how to maintain and use your neti pot properly Neti pots are tea pot-like devices that use a saline solution to clear nasal congestion related to allergies, colds, flu, and sinus or nose surgery. It’s important t...
How to
Write a Good Medical History
Nearly every encounter between medical personnel and a patient includes taking a medical history. The level of detail the history contains depends on the patient's chief complaint and whether time is a factor. When there...
How to
Use Povidone Iodine Solution
Povidone-iodine, sometimes referred to as iodopovidone, is an antiseptic topical solution commonly used to disinfect the skin or to cleanse minor wounds. It is both antibacterial and useful against many kinds of microbes...
Pedialyte vs Gatorade: What's the Difference?
Find out which drink is best for hangovers, workouts, and stomach bugs Pedialyte and Gatorade are hydrating, electrolyte-packed drinks, but they’re actually very different products. While both drinks combat dehydration...
How to
Treat Avascular Necrosis
Avascular Necrosis (AVN or osteonecrosis) is a disease that occurs from temporary or permanent loss of blood supply to the bones, leading to death of bone cells. This process can make tiny breaks in the affected bone and...
How to
Survive on a Desert Island
Survival in the wilderness can be an unforgiving experience, filled with a plethora of dangers that could threaten your life. Combine that with the dry and isolated environment of a desert island, and you're in for a dif...
How to
Report Medical Billing Fraud
The medical billing process in the United States is complex for both doctors and their patients. Medical procedures are never cheap, and the cost of a doctor or hospital visit may surprise many patients. However, unethic...
Simple and Effective Ways to Stay Hydrated Overnight
Learn how to keep your hydration levels up at night (and how to have more restful sleep!) Are you constantly waking up from a poor night’s sleep with a dry mouth, scratchy throat, and throbbing headache? These might be...
How to
Change an IV
Intravenous therapy is one of the common therapies used in a hospital setting. This type of therapy assists in providing fluids like blood, water, or medicine to a patient.Pearson M. Guideline for Prevention of Intravasc...
How to
Write a Medical Diagnosis
As a medical professional, you know that a diagnosis is essential. Without one, you have no way of knowing how to treat your patients. The diagnostic process can feel overwhelming, but rest assured that it will soon beco...
How to
Prepare to See a Gynecologist for the First Time
A person's first gynecological exam is usually done between the ages of 13 and 15, but some people wait until after they become sexually active. Others will wait until they have a problem or a symptom that suggests that ...
How to
Stop Itching from Diabetes
Diabetics frequently experience horrible itching. It is a common side effect of elevated blood glucose levels, which is the defining factor of diabetes. If you suffer from unbearable itchiness, this wikiHow article expla...
How to
Report a Doctor
If your doctor does something you don't agree with or something you think is unethical, you can typically report them either to their superior or to the Medical Board that regulates doctors where you live. In some situat...
