Nephrologist: Understanding Kidney Disease Specialists
Nephrologist = doctor specializing in kidney diseases. Diagnoses/treats:
- Chronic kidney disease
- Kidney failure
- Kidney stones
- Manages kidney care for diabetes/other chronic conditions affecting kidneys
Services
- Diagnose/treat kidney diseases
- Manage chronic kidney disease
- Perform kidney transplants
- Patient/family education and counseling
Training
- Bachelor's degree
- 4-year medical school
- 3-year internal medicine residency
- 2-year nephrology fellowship
Work Settings
- Hospitals, clinics, private practice, academia, research labs
Benefits of Seeing a Nephrologist
- Expert diagnosis/treatment
- Disease management, complication prevention
- Patient/family support and education
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