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Dr. Robert H. Yenchek, MD, MSc

(Dr. Robert Yenchek, M.D.)

(272 Ratings)

Specializes in: Adult Nephrology

Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine

Professional interests include: hypertension (high blood pressure), kidney problems, dialysis, and more.

423 Wakara Way
Salt Lake City, UT 84108

(801) 581-8573

Dr. Robert H. Yenchek, MD, MSc is a nephrologist in Salt Lake City, UT specializing in adult nephrology. He graduated from Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine. Dr. Robert H. Yenchek, MD, MSc is affiliated with University of Utah Health, St. Mark's Hospital, MountainStar Healthcare and UNIVERSITY OF UTAH ADULT SERVICES.

Office Locations

MountainStar Healthcare

1250 East 3900 South Suite 410
Salt Lake City, UT 84124

(801) 281-5996

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University of Utah Health

423 Wakara Way
Salt Lake City, UT 84108

(801) 581-8573

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University of Utah Health

532 South 500 West
Bountiful, UT 84010

(801) 299-3470

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Some issues Dr. Robert H. Yenchek, MD, MSc can help you with:

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:

Type 1 and 2 Diabetes
Pyelonephritis, recurring kidney infection
Glomerulonephritis, inflammation of the kidney's filtering parts
Polycystic kidney disease
Interstitial nephritis, inflammation of the kidney's tubules
High blood pressure
Vesicoureteral reflux, improper bladder emptying

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.

Kidney Stones

Kidney stones are hard deposits that form in the kidneys, made up of minerals that are normally present in urine. They can vary in size, from as small as a grain of sand to as large as a nickel, occasionally even larger. Sometimes they lodge in the kidney, and sometimes they break free and make their way out through the urinary tract, which can be extremely painful.

Kidney stones can be smooth or jagged and are yellow to brown in color. They are mostly comprised of the minerals calcium, oxalate, and phosphorus. Examining the stones to see what they are made of can show what caused the stone to be formed in the first place. For example, a stone made of mostly calcium, which is the most common type, can happen any time the urine becomes too concentrated due to dehydration or a blockage in the kidney. A uric acid stone forms when acid levels in the urine get too high, usually due to excessive consumption of animal protein such as meat and fish. A struvite stone is a sign of certain infections, and a cystine stone can be due to a genetic disorder that raises the risk of kidney stones.

The most common symptom of kidney stones is pain, either in the back or lower abdomen, or severe pain when urinating. There may also be blood in the urine. Treatment for kidney stones depends on how large the stone is. Very small stones can pass out of the body on their own, and they do not require treatment other than drinking adequate water and taking pain killers. Larger stones need to be broken apart and removed. The main treatment options are:

Shock wave lithotripsy, which uses sound wave vibrations to break apart the stone
Percutaneous nephrolithotomy, or the use of a very tiny tool (like a wire inserted through the back) to break apart and remove the stone
Ureteroscopy, a thin tube inserted through the urethra and bladder to the stone, where tiny tools can grasp the stone and remove

People who have had one kidney stone are at risk of developing another. To reduce this risk, patients are given instructions specific to the type of stone they developed. Generally the instructions will include drinking more water to dilute the urine, but it may also involve lowering sodium intake or eating less meat.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert H. Yenchek, MD, MSc treated as a nephrologist in Salt Lake City, UT during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert H. Yenchek, MD, MSc for Medicare patients.

dialysis	23
doctor visit	53
hospital care	117
inpatient care	117

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert H. Yenchek, MD, MSc treated as a nephrologist in Salt Lake City, UT during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, dialysis and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert H. Yenchek, MD, MSc for Medicare patients.

dialysis	42
doctor visit	331
hospital care	342
inpatient care	342
lab tests	27

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert H. Yenchek, MD, MSc.

**Gender**
Male	116
Female	122

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	193
Black	0
Hispanic	20
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	87
From 75 to 84	65
85 and over	12
Less than 65	74

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert H. Yenchek, MD, MSc in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	45
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	66
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert H. Yenchek, MD, MSc treated as a nephrologist in Salt Lake City, UT during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care, dialysis and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert H. Yenchek, MD, MSc for Medicare patients.

dialysis	43
doctor visit	336
hospital care	383
inpatient care	383
lab tests	23

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert H. Yenchek, MD, MSc.

**Gender**
Male	139
Female	124

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	212
Black	0
Hispanic	21
Asian	14
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	85
From 75 to 84	70
85 and over	32
Less than 65	76

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert H. Yenchek, MD, MSc in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	48
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	59
Dementia	12
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert H. Yenchek, MD, MSc treated as a nephrologist in Salt Lake City, UT during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care, dialysis and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert H. Yenchek, MD, MSc for Medicare patients.

dialysis	57
doctor visit	359
hospital care	363
inpatient care	363
lab tests	13

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert H. Yenchek, MD, MSc.

**Gender**
Male	304
Female	276

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	438
Black	0
Hispanic	60
Asian	34
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	200
From 75 to 84	156
85 and over	62
Less than 65	162

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert H. Yenchek, MD, MSc in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	44
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	64
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert H. Yenchek, MD, MSc treated as a nephrologist in Salt Lake City, UT during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care, dialysis and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert H. Yenchek, MD, MSc for Medicare patients.

dialysis	47
doctor visit	347
hospital care	304
inpatient care	304
lab tests	14

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert H. Yenchek, MD, MSc.

**Gender**
Male	144
Female	140

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	213
Black	0
Hispanic	33
Asian	16
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	101
From 75 to 84	80
85 and over	31
Less than 65	72

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert H. Yenchek, MD, MSc in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	67
Dementia	13
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert H. Yenchek, MD, MSc treated as a nephrologist in Salt Lake City, UT during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert H. Yenchek, MD, MSc for Medicare patients.

dialysis	30
doctor visit	343
hospital care	200
inpatient care	200

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert H. Yenchek, MD, MSc.

**Gender**
Male	136
Female	140

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	197
Black	0
Hispanic	36
Asian	20
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	101
From 75 to 84	80
85 and over	27
Less than 65	68

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert H. Yenchek, MD, MSc in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	44
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	62
Dementia	15
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert H. Yenchek, MD, MSc treated as a nephrologist in Salt Lake City, UT during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert H. Yenchek, MD, MSc for Medicare patients.

dialysis	19
doctor visit	321
hospital care	211
inpatient care	211

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert H. Yenchek, MD, MSc.

**Gender**
Male	134
Female	119

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	191
Black	0
Hispanic	30
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	97
From 75 to 84	67
85 and over	27
Less than 65	62

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert H. Yenchek, MD, MSc in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	47
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	64
Dementia	18
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert H. Yenchek, MD, MSc treated as a nephrologist in Salt Lake City, UT during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert H. Yenchek, MD, MSc for Medicare patients.

dialysis	13
doctor visit	311
hospital care	272
inpatient care	272

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert H. Yenchek, MD, MSc.

**Gender**
Male	141
Female	126

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	200
Black	0
Hispanic	33
Asian	17
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	100
From 75 to 84	71
85 and over	25
Less than 65	71

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert H. Yenchek, MD, MSc in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	62
Dementia	14
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert H. Yenchek, MD, MSc treated as a nephrologist in Salt Lake City, UT during 2020 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert H. Yenchek, MD, MSc for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	220
hospital care	193
inpatient care	193

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert H. Yenchek, MD, MSc.

**Gender**
Male	149
Female	119

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	201
Black	0
Hispanic	30
Asian	14
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	97
From 75 to 84	70
85 and over	27
Less than 65	74

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert H. Yenchek, MD, MSc in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	59
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert H. Yenchek, MD, MSc treated as a nephrologist in Salt Lake City, UT during 2021 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert H. Yenchek, MD, MSc for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	262
hospital care	181
inpatient care	181

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert H. Yenchek, MD, MSc.

**Gender**
Male	129
Female	111

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	193
Black	0
Hispanic	23
Asian	11
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	89
From 75 to 84	84
85 and over	17
Less than 65	50

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert H. Yenchek, MD, MSc in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	58
Dementia	13
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert H. Yenchek, MD, MSc treated as a nephrologist in Salt Lake City, UT during 2022 were hospital care, inpatient care and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert H. Yenchek, MD, MSc for Medicare patients.

dialysis	15
doctor visit	244
hospital care	121
inpatient care	121

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert H. Yenchek, MD, MSc.

**Gender**
Male	119
Female	98

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	167
Black	0
Hispanic	18
Asian	14
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	89
From 75 to 84	69
85 and over	18
Less than 65	41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert H. Yenchek, MD, MSc in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	58
Dementia	8
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert H. Yenchek, MD, MSc for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Robert H. Yenchek, MD, MSc treated as a nephrologist in Salt Lake City, UT were hospital care, inpatient care, dialysis and lab tests.

dialysis	32
doctor visit	284
hospital care	244
inpatient care	244
lab tests	19

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert H. Yenchek, MD, MSc.

**Gender**
Male	137
Female	125

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	12
Non-Hispanic White	200
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	27
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	73
85 and over	25
Less than 65	68
65 to 74	95

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert H. Yenchek, MD, MSc From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Robert H. Yenchek, MD, MSc treated were chronic kidney disease, hypertension, diabetes and high cholesterol.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	68
Asthma	12
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	56
Atrial Fibrillation	16
Dementia	11
Cancer	9

Education & Training

Dr. Robert H. Yenchek, MD, MSc graduated from Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine. He completed residency at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Nephrology) and has a state license in Pennsylvania.

Medical School: Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine

Residency: Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Nephrology)

Licensed In: Pennsylvania

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Robert H. Yenchek, MD, MSc is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

University of Utah Health

St. Mark's Hospital

MountainStar Healthcare

UNIVERSITY OF UTAH ADULT SERVICES

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Robert H. Yenchek, MD, MSc has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 272 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Robert H. Yenchek, MD, MSc from all over the web to help you find the right in Salt Lake City, UT.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Robert H. Yenchek, MD, MSc. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Baxter Healthcare	$125 Renal - Non Product Related $125
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation	$82 ZORTRESS $82
Relypsa, Inc.	$65 VELTASSA $65
Amgen Inc.	$23 Aranesp $23
Travere Therapeutics, Inc.	$8 Thiola $4	(815) Thiola $4
Other	$4 (815) Thiola $4

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$295
Education	$12

Research Payments

Dr. Robert H. Yenchek, MD, MSc has received 2 research payments totaling $143.

Biography

Dr. Robert Yenchek specializes in adult nephrology and practices in Salt Lake City, UT and Bountiful, UT. Patients gave him an average rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). These areas are among Dr. Yenchek's clinical interests: kidney stones, hypertension (high blood pressure), and dialysis. He is professionally affiliated with St. Mark's Hospital and the University of Utah Health. He is a graduate of Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine and a graduate of Northwestern Memorial Hospital's residency program.