A nephrologist specializes in care of the kidneys. This involves handling the prevention, diagnosis, and management of a range of kidney diseases, including:
- Hypertension
- Polycystic kidney disease
- Chronic kidney disease
- Kidney-related bone diseases
- Kidney failure
- Kidney stones
- Plasmapheresis
- High-risk obstetric patients
The services offered by nephrologists include:
- Nutritional support and information
- Kidney donor evaluation
- Kidney transplants
- Peritoneal dialysis training and support
- Home dialysis training and support
- Hemodialysis management