Kidney Disease
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Kidney disease covers various conditions in which the kidneys lose part of their ability to filter the blood and remove waste and fluids from the body.
How it may present: In early stages it is usually silent; over time, swelling, fatigue, changes in the urine, or high blood pressure may appear.
When to see a doctor? People with diabetes, high blood pressure, or a family history benefit from periodic checkups, since these help detect changes in time.
Which specialist treats it? The nephrologist is the one who specializes in kidney health, and in childhood the pediatric nephrologist is involved, with support from the clinical dietitian. If you have risk factors, talking with a professional about your kidneys is a good preventive measure.
Data on 1,277 doctors who treat kidney disease
Which specialist treats kidney disease?
Kidney disease should be evaluated by a nephrologist, a kidney specialist who confirms the diagnosis and determines treatment. An internal medicine physician can assist with comprehensive care, and for children a pediatric nephrologist is the specialist to see. You can book an appointment with any of these specialists.
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Doctors specialized in kidney disease
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. José G. Padilla López
Dr. Tanya Giselle Ramirez Cervantes
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Mayra Yadira Briseño Quintanares
Dr. Aldo Mauricio Cruz Hernández
Dr. Silvia Caballero Delgado
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Alan Osmar Alanís Cruz
Dr. Carolina Garcia
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Rubén López Muñoz
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Carlos Esteban Fonz Alonso
Dr. Jazmin Rojas Romero
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Kim Danae Díaz Juárez
Dr. Alma Delia Mejía Rendón
Frequently asked questions
What is kidney disease?
Kidney disease covers various conditions in which the kidneys lose part of their ability to filter the blood and remove waste and fluids from the body.
Which doctor treats kidney disease?
Kidney disease should be evaluated by a nephrologist, a kidney specialist who confirms the diagnosis and determines treatment. An internal medicine physician can assist with comprehensive care, and for children a pediatric nephrologist is the specialist to see. You can book an appointment with any of these specialists.