Alport Syndrome
Alport syndrome is a condition of genetic origin that mainly affects the kidneys and, frequently, also hearing and vision. It is caused by alterations in a protein that is part of the kidney's filtering structure.
Frequent manifestations:
- Presence of blood in the urine
- Progressive decrease in hearing
- Visual disturbances in some cases
When to seek care? A family history of kidney disease or the presence of blood in the urine warrants a careful evaluation.
Which specialist treats it? The nephrologist —and in children the pediatric nephrologist— studies kidney function and guides long-term follow-up. If there is a family history or persistent urinary signs, discussing them with a professional makes it possible to organize the appropriate tests and monitoring for each stage.
Data on 6 doctors who treat alport syndrome
Specialties that treat alport syndrome
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in alport syndrome
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. Maetzin Alicia Medina De La Rosa
Dr. Nicolas Marcelo Ramos Rocha
Dra. Nadia Cruz Ortega
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
Frequently asked questions
What is alport syndrome?
Alport syndrome is a condition of genetic origin that mainly affects the kidneys and, frequently, also hearing and vision. It is caused by alterations in a protein that is part of the kidney's filtering structure.
Which doctor treats alport syndrome?
Alport Syndrome is usually treated by specialists in nephrologist, pediatric nephrologist, pediatric nephrologist.