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There are 232 Nephrologists in Houston, TX and 34% of those with reviews are rated 4-star or higher. Some of the most common clinical focuses include Nephrological Conditions and Glomerulonephritis & Nephropathy. Popular hospitals in the area include Houston Methodist Hospital, St. Luke's Health - Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center and HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center.
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  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (189)
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  • MultiPlan (51)
  • Humana Health Plan of Texas (34)
  • Amerigroup (Wellpoint) (9)
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  • Molina Healthcare (8)
  • Coventry Health Care (6)
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  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of California (3)
  • CHAMPVA (3)
  • Government Employees Health Association (GEHA) (3)
  • HealthSmart (3)
  • Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield (3)
  • Memorial Hermann Physician Network (3)
  • Universal American (2)
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Gender
  • Female (89)
  • Male (143)

Distance

Distance
  • 5 miles (179)
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  • 25 miles (360)
  • 50 miles (389)
  • 100 miles (409)
  • National (14737)

Age

Age
  • Under 40 (32)
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Availability
  • Today (37)
  • Tomorrow (37)
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  • Accepts new patients (124)
  • Telehealth (98)

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Patient Satisfaction
  • 5 Stars (54)
  • 4 Stars And Higher (79)
  • 3 Stars And Higher (93)
  • 2 Stars And Higher (95)
  • 1 Star And Higher (103)

Clinical Focus

Clinical Focus
  • Nephrological Conditions (62)
  • Glomerulonephritis & Nephropathy (7)

Affiliated Facility

Affiliated Facility
  • Houston Methodist Hospital (38)
  • St. Luke's Health - Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center (27)
  • HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center (26)
  • Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital (23)
  • Texas Children's Hospital (22)
  • Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center (22)
  • Memorial Hermann Northwest Hospital (19)
  • Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital (15)
  • Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital (15)
  • Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital (14)
  • Houston Methodist West Hospital (14)
  • Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital (12)
  • The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center (10)
  • HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest (9)
  • HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake (7)
  • HCA Houston Healthcare North Cypress (6)
  • HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast (5)
  • St. Luke's Health–Sugar Land Hospital (5)
  • Ben Taub Hospital (4)
  • St. Luke's Health - The Woodlands Hospital (4)
  • HCA Houston Healthcare Tomball (4)
  • Saint Joseph Medical Center (4)
  • Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital (4)
  • HCA Houston Healthcare Pearland (4)
  • University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston (3)
  • Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center (3)
  • Christus Southeast Texas- Saint Elizabeth (3)
  • St. Luke's Health - The Vintage Hospital (3)
  • Driscoll Childrens Hospital (3)
  • Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – College Station (2)
  • The Woman's Hospital of Texas (2)
  • Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Brenham (2)
  • Christus Jasper Memorial Hospital (2)
  • Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple (2)
  • HCA Houston Healthcare West (2)
  • El Campo Memorial Hospital (1)
  • Unm Hospital (1)
  • Peterson Regional Medical Center (1)
  • Montefiore Medical Center (1)
  • UT Health Carthage (1)
  • Lake Charles Memorial Hospital (1)
  • Great Plains Regional Medical Center (1)
  • Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge (1)
  • HCA Houston Healthcare Mainland (1)
  • St. Luke Community Hospital (1)
  • New York Presbyterian Hospital (1)
  • First Surgical Hospital (1)
  • Adventist Health Mendocino Coast (1)
  • The University Of Chicago Medical Center (1)
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232 Results for Nephrology near Houston, TX
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★ Featured
Photo: Dr. Francis Amede, MD

Dr. Francis Amede, MD

Nephrology
4.0 (4)
Accepting new patients
33 years of experience
Offers telehealth
3.7 mi
Tel: (713) 903-3010
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Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals, have not paid a fee, are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients in their practice. They do not have a financial interest in another hospital or facility in this area and are not employed by or have an ownership interest in a competitive health care system. Physicians who are employed or engaged by an HCA affiliated physician practice or offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
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On staff at HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center
★ Featured
Photo: Dr. Arpit Bhargava, MD

Dr. Arpit Bhargava, MD

Nephrology
0
Accepting new patients
17 years of experience
Offers telehealth
5.5 mi
Tel: (713) 903-3010
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Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals, have not paid a fee, are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients in their practice. They do not have a financial interest in another hospital or facility in this area and are not employed by or have an ownership interest in a competitive health care system. Physicians who are employed or engaged by an HCA affiliated physician practice or offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
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On staff at HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center
★ Featured
Photo: Dr. Samuel Magnus-Lawson, MD

Dr. Samuel Magnus-Lawson, MD

Nephrology
1.0 (4)
Accepting new patients
41 years of experience
1.8 mi
Tel: (713) 903-3010
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Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals, have not paid a fee, are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients in their practice. They do not have a financial interest in another hospital or facility in this area and are not employed by or have an ownership interest in a competitive health care system. Physicians who are employed or engaged by an HCA affiliated physician practice or offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
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On staff at HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center
Photo: Dr. Ulka Desai, MD

Dr. Ulka Desai, MD

Nephrology
4.8 (5)
Accepting new patients
Offers telehealth
6.2 mi
Tel: (281) 805-3510
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Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals, have not paid a fee, are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients in their practice. They do not have a financial interest in another hospital or facility in this area and are not employed by or have an ownership interest in a competitive health care system. Physicians who are employed or engaged by an HCA affiliated physician practice or offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
(281) 805-3510
On staff at HCA Houston Healthcare Tomball
Photo: Dr. Christopher Kwoh, MD

Dr. Christopher Kwoh, MD

Nephrology
5.0 (13)
Accepting new patients
Offers telehealth
6.2 mi
Tel: (713) 930-1904
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Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals, have not paid a fee, are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients in their practice. They do not have a financial interest in another hospital or facility in this area and are not employed by or have an ownership interest in a competitive health care system. Physicians who are employed or engaged by an HCA affiliated physician practice or offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
(713) 930-1904
On staff at HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest
Photo: Dr. Faraz Khan, MD

Dr. Faraz Khan, MD

Nephrology
4.6 (10)
Accepting new patients
Offers telehealth
6.2 mi
Tel: (469) 589-6292
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Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals, have not paid a fee, are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients in their practice. They do not have a financial interest in another hospital or facility in this area and are not employed by or have an ownership interest in a competitive health care system. Physicians who are employed or engaged by an HCA affiliated physician practice or offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
(469) 589-6292
On staff at HCA Houston Healthcare Tomball
Photo: Dr. Debbie Kurian, MD

Dr. Debbie Kurian, MD

Nephrology
5.0 (2)
Accepting new patients
17 years of experience
Offers telehealth
5.2 mi
Tel: (281) 417-4863
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Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals, have not paid a fee, are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients in their practice. They do not have a financial interest in another hospital or facility in this area and are not employed by or have an ownership interest in a competitive health care system. Physicians who are employed or engaged by an HCA affiliated physician practice or offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
(281) 417-4863
On staff at HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake
Photo: Dr. Uday Khosla, MD

Dr. Uday Khosla, MD

Nephrology
4.2 (6)
Accepting new patients
20 years of experience
Offers telehealth
3.4 mi
Tel: (713) 930-1906
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Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals, have not paid a fee, are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients in their practice. They do not have a financial interest in another hospital or facility in this area and are not employed by or have an ownership interest in a competitive health care system. Physicians who are employed or engaged by an HCA affiliated physician practice or offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
(713) 930-1906
On staff at HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center
Photo: Dr. Namrata Goel, MD

Dr. Namrata Goel, MD

Nephrology
3.6 (5)
Accepting new patients
15 years of experience
Offers telehealth
5.5 mi
Tel: (832) 307-2290
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Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals, have not paid a fee, are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients in their practice. They do not have a financial interest in another hospital or facility in this area and are not employed by or have an ownership interest in a competitive health care system. Physicians who are employed or engaged by an HCA affiliated physician practice or offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
(832) 307-2290
On staff at HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center
Photo: Dr. Tho Luong, DO

Dr. Tho Luong, DO

Nephrology
5.0 (1)
Accepting new patients
6.2 mi
Tel: (281) 351-8363
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Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals, have not paid a fee, are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients in their practice. They do not have a financial interest in another hospital or facility in this area and are not employed by or have an ownership interest in a competitive health care system. Physicians who are employed or engaged by an HCA affiliated physician practice or offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
(281) 351-8363
On staff at HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest
Photo: Dr. Binh Nguyen, MD

Dr. Binh Nguyen, MD

Nephrology
2.3 (6)
Accepting new patients
Offers telehealth
6.2 mi
Tel: (281) 805-3684
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Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals, have not paid a fee, are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients in their practice. They do not have a financial interest in another hospital or facility in this area and are not employed by or have an ownership interest in a competitive health care system. Physicians who are employed or engaged by an HCA affiliated physician practice or offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
(281) 805-3684
On staff at HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest
Photo: Dr. Jose Perez, MD

Dr. Jose Perez, MD

Nephrology
5.0 (1)
Accepting new patients
16 years of experience
Offers telehealth
4.9 mi
Tel: (469) 589-6350
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Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals, have not paid a fee, are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients in their practice. They do not have a financial interest in another hospital or facility in this area and are not employed by or have an ownership interest in a competitive health care system. Physicians who are employed or engaged by an HCA affiliated physician practice or offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
(469) 589-6350
On staff at HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center
Photo: Dr. Nadia Iqbal, MD

Dr. Nadia Iqbal, MD

Nephrology
3.7 (3)
Accepting new patients
Offers telehealth
6.2 mi
Tel: (281) 317-4328
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Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals, have not paid a fee, are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients in their practice. They do not have a financial interest in another hospital or facility in this area and are not employed by or have an ownership interest in a competitive health care system. Physicians who are employed or engaged by an HCA affiliated physician practice or offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
(281) 317-4328
On staff at HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest
Photo: Dr. Bernardino Abaya, MD

Dr. Bernardino Abaya, MD

Nephrology
5.0 (6)
Accepting new patients
Offers telehealth
5.6 mi
Tel: (505) 479-3744
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Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals, have not paid a fee, are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients in their practice. They do not have a financial interest in another hospital or facility in this area and are not employed by or have an ownership interest in a competitive health care system. Physicians who are employed or engaged by an HCA affiliated physician practice or offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
(505) 479-3744
On staff at HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center
Photo: Dr. Freemu Varghese, MD

Dr. Freemu Varghese, MD

Nephrology
5.0 (1)
Accepting new patients
30 years of experience
Offers telehealth
3.6 mi
Tel: (713) 930-2182
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Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals, have not paid a fee, are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients in their practice. They do not have a financial interest in another hospital or facility in this area and are not employed by or have an ownership interest in a competitive health care system. Physicians who are employed or engaged by an HCA affiliated physician practice or offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
(713) 930-2182
On staff at HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center
Photo: Dr. Ronald Ralph, MD

Dr. Ronald Ralph, MD

Nephrology
5.0 (4)
Accepting new patients
5.5 mi
Tel: (713) 930-1949
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Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals, have not paid a fee, are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients in their practice. They do not have a financial interest in another hospital or facility in this area and are not employed by or have an ownership interest in a competitive health care system. Physicians who are employed or engaged by an HCA affiliated physician practice or offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
(713) 930-1949
On staff at HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center
Photo: Dr. Elson Thomas, MD

Dr. Elson Thomas, MD

Nephrology
5.0 (1)
Accepting new patients
12 years of experience
Offers telehealth
7.2 mi
Tel: (832) 241-9893
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Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals, have not paid a fee, are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients in their practice. They do not have a financial interest in another hospital or facility in this area and are not employed by or have an ownership interest in a competitive health care system. Physicians who are employed or engaged by an HCA affiliated physician practice or offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
(832) 241-9893
On staff at HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center
Photo: Dr. Ruth Wintz, MD

Dr. Ruth Wintz, MD

Nephrology
4.0 (4)
Accepting new patients
21 years of experience
Offers telehealth
4.9 mi
Tel: (210) 512-0098
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Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals, have not paid a fee, are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients in their practice. They do not have a financial interest in another hospital or facility in this area and are not employed by or have an ownership interest in a competitive health care system. Physicians who are employed or engaged by an HCA affiliated physician practice or offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
(210) 512-0098
On staff at HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center
Photo: Dr. Stephen Fadem, MD

Dr. Stephen Fadem, MD

Nephrology
4.4 (7)
Accepting new patients
50 years of experience
Offers telehealth
4.9 mi
Tel: (713) 347-4002
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Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals, have not paid a fee, are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients in their practice. They do not have a financial interest in another hospital or facility in this area and are not employed by or have an ownership interest in a competitive health care system. Physicians who are employed or engaged by an HCA affiliated physician practice or offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
(713) 347-4002
On staff at HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center

Healthcare at a Glance in Houston, TX

Houston is a city with ample quality healthcare resources. Home to more than 85 hospitals, with 3 in the top 5 in Texas, Houston has some of the best healthcare options in Texas and in the nation. University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center has been a leader in cancer care for over 31 years. Houston also has one of the largest VA hospitals in the country, Michael E. Debakey VA Medical Center.

Houston’s Top-Rated Facilities

Ranked #1 in Houston and Texas, and ranking #15 in U.S. News Best Hospitals Honor Roll, is Houston Methodist. It ranks nationally in 10 adult specialties, including:

  • #8 in Gastroenterology & GI Surgery
  • #11 in Orthopedics

Offering some of the nation’s best children’s care is Texas Children’s Hospital. It ranks #2 in U.S. News Best Children’s Hospitals Honor Roll. Texas Children’s Hospital offers some of the best pediatric care, ranking nationally in 10 children’s specialties, including:

  • #1 in Pediatric Cardiology & Heart Surgery
  • #2 in Pediatric Neurology & Neurosurgery
  • #4 in Pediatric Cancer
  • #5 in Pediatric Diabetes
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Nephrology Frequently Asked Questions

What is a nephrologist?

A nephrologist is a doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating conditions that affect your kidney. Nephrologists are experts in kidney function who also study how kidney disease can harm other areas of your body.

Your kidneys are involved in several important bodily functions, including:

  • high-blood pressure management through the release of certain hormones
  • waste and excess fluid removal from your blood
  • mineral, water, and electrolyte balancing

What conditions do nephrologists treat?

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Nephrologists diagnose and treat several conditions that affect your kidneys. They also get involved when other health factors contribute to kidney disease and dysfunction, such as:

  • autoimmune diseases: a group of diseases where your immune system attacks your body
  • blood in urine: an indication that you may have an infection, kidney disease, or cancer
  • chronic kidney disease: the gradual and irreversible damage to your kidneys
  • diabetes: a disease that can damage your kidneys, nerves, and other organs
  • glomerulonephritis: a life threatening inflammation of your kidneys’ internal structures
  • heart disease: a group of serious diseases that includes hardening or clogged arteries, weakened muscles, and more
  • high blood pressure (HBP): blood pressure that increases to unhealthy levels and can cause damage to your kidneys and other organs
  • kidney cancer: a type of cancer that originates in or spreads to your kidneys
  • kidney failure: loss of kidney functionality, which allows toxins to build up in your blood
  • kidney stones: solid masses made of crystals form inside your kidneys and urinary tract
  • polycystic kidney disease: an inherited disorder that causes fluid-filled cysts to develop in your kidneys
  • renal artery stenosis: a narrowing of the arteries that provide blood to your kidneys
  • nephrotic syndrome: excess protein in the urine due to kidney damage

What procedures do nephrologists perform?

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Nephrologists will perform different procedures depending on the reason for your visit. For initial visits, your nephrologist may perform diagnostic tests, such as blood tests and urinalysis. Depending on your lab results, a nephrologist may also perform the following procedures:

  • imaging tests of your kidneys, including ultrasounds and X-rays
  • dialysis, which involves a machine that’s used to filter and purify your blood
  • renal biopsies, in which kidney tissue samples are taken for lab analysis
  • kidney transplant, which is a procedure that replaces failing kidneys with healthy ones

When should I contact a nephrologist?

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Usually, your primary care physician will refer you to a nephrologist when they suspect you have kidney-related symptoms that a specialist knows how to treat. Some of the most common reasons for a visit to a nephrologist include chronic urinary tract infections or recurring kidney stones. However, you may need to visit a nephrologist more often if you have:

  • a family history of kidney disease
  • chronic kidney disease
  • diabetes
  • heart disease
  • high blood pressure

What can I expect from a nephrologist appointment?

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You can expect your nephrologist to conduct a standard physical exam during your first appointment. Then your nephrologist will ask questions about any medications you currently take and your family history.

Depending on your symptoms, your nephrologist may also recommend additional tests, such as a urinalysis. They will then discuss your treatment plan and go over recommended medications, lifestyle changes, and future appointments.

What questions should I ask my nephrologist?

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It’s important that you prepare for your appointment with your nephrologist. To help you get started, we’ve created a list of good questions to ask:

  • What were my lab results?
  • What caused my kidney issues or failure?
  • If my kidney condition is chronic, how long will it be before I require dialysis?
  • What type of dialysis do you recommend for my condition?
  • Are there any lifestyle changes I can make now to reduce my risk of kidney failure?
  • How long will my treatment plan take, or how long will it be ongoing?
  • Are there any medications and dietary changes you recommend I make?
  • Will I need a kidney transplant? If so, what are my options?
  • Will I eventually need dialysis?

You may use these questions as a starting point, but feel free to add your own. A good practice is to also ask for additional information and take notes during your appointment.

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