Scholars@Duke

• Background
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  Education, Training, & Certifications

  • Fellow in Nephrology, Medicine, Duke University 1991 - 1993
  • Fellow in Endocrinology, Medicine, Duke University 1990 - 1991
  • Medical Resident, Medicine, Duke University 1987 - 1990
  • M.D., McGill University (Canada) 1987
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  Previous Appointments & Affiliations

  • Professor of Medicine, Medicine, Nephrology, Medicine 2019 - 2020
  • Associate Professor of Medicine, Medicine, Nephrology, Medicine 2004 - 2019
  • Associate Professor of Medicine, Medicine, Nephrology, Medicine 1999 - 2004
  • Assistant Professor of Medicine, Medicine, Nephrology, Medicine 1994 - 1999
• Research
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  Selected Grants

  • Novel Receptor-Ligand Interactions in Glomerulonephritis awarded by National Institutes of Health 2011 - 2017
  • Hemodialysis Vascular Access Clinical Trials Consortium awarded by National Institutes of Health 2000 - 2009
• Publications & Artistic Works
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  Selected Publications

  • Academic Articles

    • Haley, William E., Olivia N. Gilbert, Robert F. Riley, Jill C. Newman, Christianne L. Roumie, Jeffrey Whittle, Ian M. Kronish, et al. “The association between Self-Reported Medication Adherence scores and systolic blood pressure control: a SPRINT baseline data study.” J Am Soc Hypertens 10, no. 11 (November 2016): 857-864.e2. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jash.2016.08.009.
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    • Pun, P. H., and E. C. Kovalik. “Methods of hemodialysis anticoagulation,” December 1, 2008, 224–38. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-1-4160-4197-9.50018-1.
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    • O’Shea, Susan I., Thomas L. Ortel, and Eugene C. Kovalik. “Alternative methods of anticoagulation for dialysis-dependent patients with heparin-induced thrombocytopenia.” Semin Dial 16, no. 1 (2003): 61–67. https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1525-139x.2003.03014.x.
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    • Kovalik, Eugene C., and Steve J. Schwab. “Treatment approaches for infected hemodialysis vascular catheters.” Curr Opin Nephrol Hypertens 11, no. 6 (November 2002): 593–96. https://doi.org/10.1097/00041552-200211000-00004.
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    • Conlon, P. J., E. Kovalik, D. Schumm, S. Minda, and S. J. Schwab. “Normalization of hematocrit in hemodialysis patients does not affect silent ischemia.” Ren Fail 22, no. 2 (March 2000): 205–11. https://doi.org/10.1081/jdi-100100864.
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    • Conlon, P. J., E. Kovalik, D. Schumm, S. Minda, and S. J. Schwab. “Normalization of hematocrit in hemodialysis patients with cardiac disease does not increase blood pressure.” Ren Fail 22, no. 4 (2000): 435–44. https://doi.org/10.1081/jdi-100100885.
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    • Chew, S. T., J. Fitzwilliam, O. S. Indridason, and E. C. Kovalik. “Role of urine and serum protein electrophoresis in evaluation of nephrotic-range proteinuria.” Am J Kidney Dis 34, no. 1 (July 1999): 135–39. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0272-6386(99)70119-8.
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    • Kovalik, E. C., and S. J. Schwab. “Implementation of the Dialysis Outcomes Quality Initiative Vascular Access Guidelines.” Adv Ren Replace Ther 6, no. 1 (January 1999): 14–17. https://doi.org/10.1016/s1073-4449(99)70003-8.
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    • Kovalik, E. C., and S. J. Schwab. “Can venous stenosis be prevented?” Seminars in Dialysis 12, no. 3 (January 1, 1999): 144–45. https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1525-139x.1999.99010.x.
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    • Conlon, P. J., K. Athirakul, E. Kovalik, S. J. Schwab, J. Crowley, R. Stack, C. B. McCants, D. B. Mark, T. M. Bashore, and F. Albers. “Survival in renal vascular disease.” J Am Soc Nephrol 9, no. 2 (February 1998): 252–56. https://doi.org/10.1681/ASN.V92252.
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    • Kovalik, E. C., and S. J. Schwab. “Antibiotic prophylaxis for hemodialysis access placement.” Am J Kidney Dis 30, no. 3 (September 1997): 448. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0272-6386(97)90294-8.
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    • Kovalik, E. C., J. R. Raymond, F. J. Albers, M. Berkoben, D. W. Butterly, B. Montella, and P. J. Conlon. “A clustering of epidural abscesses in chronic hemodialysis patients: risks of salvaging access catheters in cases of infection.” J Am Soc Nephrol 7, no. 10 (October 1996): 2264–67. https://doi.org/10.1681/ASN.V7102264.
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    • Kovalik, E. C., S. J. Schwab, J. C. Gunnells, D. Bowie, and S. R. Smith. “No change in complication rate using spring-loaded gun compared to traditional percutaneous renal allograft biopsy techniques.” Clin Nephrol 45, no. 6 (June 1996): 383–85.
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    • KOVALIK, E. C., P. J. CONLON, S. MINDA, D. SCHUMM, and S. J. SCHWAB. “NORMALIZATION OF HEMATOCRIT DOES NOT AFFECT LIPOPROTEIN PROFILES IN HEMODIALYSIS-PATIENTS.” Journal of the American Society of Nephrology 6, no. 3 (September 1, 1995): 544–544.
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    • Conlon, P. J., E. Kovalik, and S. J. Schwab. “Percutaneous renal biopsy of ventilated intensive care unit patients.” Clin Nephrol 43, no. 5 (May 1995): 309–11.
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    • Kovalik, E. C., and S. J. Schwab. “A Comparison of Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty Versus Surgical Correction of Various Access Complications.” Seminars in Dialysis 8, no. 3 (January 1, 1995): 171–74. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1525-139X.1995.tb00370.x.
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    • Conlon, P. J., D. N. Howell, G. Macik, E. C. Kovalik, and S. R. Smith. “The renal manifestations and outcome of thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura/hemolytic uremic syndrome in adults.” Nephrol Dial Transplant 10, no. 7 (1995): 1189–93.
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    • Raymond, J. R., J. M. Arthur, and E. Kovalik. “Strategies for preventing diabetic nephropathy.” N C Med J 55, no. 8 (August 1994): 362–69.
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    • Kovalik, E. C., G. E. Newman, P. Suhocki, M. Knelson, and S. J. Schwab. “Correction of central venous stenoses: use of angioplasty and vascular Wallstents.” Kidney Int 45, no. 4 (April 1994): 1177–81. https://doi.org/10.1038/ki.1994.156.
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    • Kovalik, E. C., S. J. Schwab, and L. D. Quarles. “Hollow‐Fiber versus Parallel‐Plate Dialyzers in Continuous Arteriovenous Hemodialysis.” Seminars in Dialysis 6, no. 4 (January 1, 1993): 229–31. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1525-139X.1993.tb00146.x.
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    • Kovalik, E. C., and S. J. Schwab. “LOSS OF TRADITIONAL HEMODIALYSIS ACCESS SITES: I.” Seminars in Dialysis 6, no. 6 (January 1, 1993): 341–42. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1525-139X.1993.tb00167.x.
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    • Lee, A., H. Silberman, and E. Kovalik. “Bulk laxative causing esophageal obstruction.” N C Med J 50, no. 9 (September 1989): 489–91.
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    • Schecter, R. L., P. P. Major, P. E. Kovac, M. Ishida, E. C. Kovalik, A. S. Dion, A. Langleben, G. Boileau, G. Boos, and L. Panasci. “Double antibody radioimmunoassay for monitoring metastatic breast cancer.” Br J Cancer 58, no. 3 (September 1988): 362–67. https://doi.org/10.1038/bjc.1988.220.
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    • Major, P. P., P. E. Kovac, M. L. Lavallée, and E. C. Kovalik. “Monoclonal antibodies to antigens abnormally expressed in breast cancer.” J Histochem Cytochem 35, no. 2 (February 1987): 139–48. https://doi.org/10.1177/35.2.3540102.
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  • Book Sections

    • Traynor, C., and E. C. Kovalik. “Clinical management of chronic kidney disease.” In Nephrology Secrets: Fourth Edition, 162–68, 2019. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-323-47871-7.00033-2.
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    • Ortiz-Melo, D. I., and E. C. Kovalik. “Methods of Hemodialysis Anticoagulation.” In Handbook of Dialysis Therapy: Fifth Edition, 191-204.e1, 2017. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-323-39154-2.00014-X.
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