Polycystic Kidneys
It is helpful to know which specialist to see when this condition is suspected. Polycystic kidneys are a disease, usually of hereditary origin, in which numerous fluid-filled cysts develop in the kidneys, growing and potentially altering their size and function over time.
Common symptoms: pain in the back or sides, elevated blood pressure, blood in the urine, and repeated urinary infections; in early stages it may cause no discomfort.
Context: because it has a familial component, its detection often prompts the review of other relatives as well.
Which specialist treats them? the nephrologist evaluates kidney function and provides follow-up, with support from the internist; in children the pediatric nephrologist is involved. If there is a family history, discussing it with a professional makes it possible to assess whether a review is advisable.
Data on 103 doctors who treat polycystic kidneys
Specialties that treat polycystic kidneys
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Doctors specialized in polycystic kidneys
Dra. Maria Gomez Palacio Schjetnan
Dr. Julio Cesar De la Fuente Muñoz
Dr. Arnoldo Samuel Kraus Weisman
Dr. Mauricio Espinosa Torres
Dra. Maria Alejandra Torrero Miranda
Dr. Ramiro Millan Mota
Dr. Mateo Lorenzo Tapia
Dr. Rafael Ordaz Castillo
Dr. Juan Trujillo Perrusquia
Dr. Juan Trujillo Perrusquia
Dra. Leticia Gutiérrez Pérez
Dr. Eduardo Lenin Ruelas Olvera
Dr. Juan Manuel Arce González
Dr. Jose Juan Sanchez Chamorro
Dr. Fernando Javier Martinez Montes
Dr. Fernando Javier Martinez Montes
Dr. Jose Daniel Vargas Paredes
Dr. Eduardo Tapia Betancourt
Dr. Eduardo Tapia Betancourt
Dr. Román Pineda Abarca
Frequently asked questions
What is polycystic kidneys?
It is helpful to know which specialist to see when this condition is suspected. Polycystic kidneys are a disease, usually of hereditary origin, in which numerous fluid-filled cysts develop in the kidneys, growing and potentially altering their size and function over time.
Which doctor treats polycystic kidneys?
Polycystic Kidneys is usually treated by specialists in general practitioner, internist, nephrologist, pediatric nephrologist, nephrologist, pediatric nephrologist.