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Find a nephrologist in Philadelphia, PA to care for your kidneys.

Results for Philadelphia, PA

  • Edward Filippone, MD
    320 Points

    Edward Filippone, MD

    2228 S Broad St
    Philadelphia, PA 19145
  • Rakesh Gulati, MD
    300 Points

    Rakesh Gulati, MD

    833 Chestnut St Ste 138
    Philadelphia, PA 19107
  • Eric Bloom, MD 200 Points

    Eric Bloom, MD

    Klein Building
    5401 Old York Road
    Philadelphia, PA 19141
  • Imara Dissanayake, MD 200 Points

    Imara Dissanayake, MD

    Klein Building
    5401 Old York Road
    Philadelphia, PA 19141
  • Alan Wasserstein 200 Points

    Alan Wasserstein

    Penn Renal Electrolyte and Hypertension Perelman
    3400 Civic Center Boulevard
    South Pavilion, 1st Floor
    Philadelphia, PA 19104
  • Sidney Kobrin 200 Points

    Sidney Kobrin

    Sidney M. Kobrin, MD CLOSED
    3400 Civic Center Boulevard
    South Pavilion, 1st Floor
    Philadelphia, PA 19104

Nephrologist Info

Nephrologist Summary:
A Nephrologist studies the function and diseases of the kidneys. A Nephrologist offers diagnosis and treatment for a wide array of kidney diseases, including electrolyte disturbances and hypertension, and also cares for patients requiring renal replacement therapy, and dialysis and renal transplant. Some reasons an individual may seek the care of a Nephrologist include acute renal failure, chronic kidney disease, hematuria, proteinuria, kidney stones, hypertension, and disorders of acid/base or electrolytes.

Education and Training:To become a Nephrologist requires many years of school and training. After medical school Nephrologists complete a three year residency in internal medicine followed by a two year (or longer) fellowship in nephrology.


Nephrologist FAQs:
What is a

Nephrologist

?
A Nephrologist is a physician who provides kidney transplants, dialysis therapy and treatment for kidney disease. A Nephrologist regulates blood pressure, balances fluids in the body and administers dialysis.

What does a Nephrologist treat?
A Nephrologist can treat kidney disorders including kidney stones, high blood pressure, kidney disease and other kidney problems.

What treatments can a Nephrologist provide?
A Nephrologist can perform dialysis, kidney biopsies and transplants, blood pressure monitoring and interpretation of laboratory and x-rays of the kidney.

How do I find a Nephrologist in my city and state?
The Wellness.com directory will help you locate a Nephrologist in your state. Select Nephrologist from the professionals menu and select the state that you are looking to locate a Nephrologist in. After you have located your state, find the city that you will need a Nephrologist in. Select the state and city and you will see a list of Nephrologists in your city and state.


Nephrologist Related Terms:
kidneys, kidney stone, dialysis, nephrologist, kidney disease, blood pressure