A nephrologist specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of kidney diseases, including pyelonephritis, glomerulonephritis, chronic kidney disease, diabetic nephropathy, and other kidney disorders. The doctor identifies the cause of the condition and develops an individualized treatment plan.
You should consult a nephrologist if you have lower back pain, swelling, blood in the urine, burning or pain during urination, unusually frequent or, conversely, infrequent urination, persistently high blood pressure, or if urine or blood tests show abnormalities that may indicate impaired kidney function.
