Proteinuria
When a test detects excess protein in the urine, it is called proteinuria, a finding that can be a sign that the kidneys are not filtering as they should.
What is it? It is the presence of amounts of protein in the urine above normal levels, which frequently reflects problems in kidney function.
Common symptoms: It often causes no discomfort; in some cases foamy urine or swelling in the feet and ankles may be noticed.
Which specialist treats it? The nephrologist is the specialist who studies the origin of proteinuria and monitors kidney health. If a test reports this finding, the wise thing is to discuss it with a professional to understand its meaning.
Data on 19 doctors who treat proteinuria
Specialties that treat proteinuria
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in proteinuria
Dr. Aristóteles Quintero Díaz
Dr. Francisco Manuel González Hernández
Dr. Jaqueline Ramírez Ramos
Dr. Luis Miguel Torres Orozco
Dr. Leopoldo Vásquez Cardona
Dr. Odette Del Carmen Diaz Avendaño
Dr. Nicolas Marcelo Ramos Rocha
Dr. Juan José Salazar González
Dra. Adriana Flores Palacios
Dr. Guadalupe Gallo Cabrera
Dr. Yasmín Rocío Carreño Rodríguez
Dr. Rodolfo Rincón Pedrero
Dr. Bernardo Moguel González
Dr. Juan Carlos Enriquez Ocaña
Dr. Ramón Antonio Diez Grajales
Dra. Ana Guillén Dosal
Dr. Marco Antonio Martínez Guevara
Dr. Carlos Norman Velazquez Gutierrez
Dr. Juarez Abdon Limas
Dr. Guillermo González Mendoza
Frequently asked questions
What is proteinuria?
When a test detects excess protein in the urine, it is called proteinuria, a finding that can be a sign that the kidneys are not filtering as they should.
Which doctor treats proteinuria?
Proteinuria is usually treated by specialists in nephrologist.