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Nephrology Information
Description
Nephrology is the study and treatment of those with kidney disorders. A nephrologist is a physician who diagnoses and manages kidney disease and kidney function. A nephrologist consults with a surgeon regarding a patient’s kidney transplantation, and will help manage blood pressure, fluid and electrolyte balance in the body, and dialysis procedures. This physician has special training in dialysis physiology, management of renal failure, pharmacology, hypertension and nutrition.
Location Density Information
Doctor density varies by specialty and location. Arkansas has
57 practicing
nephrologists. Broken out by city, nephrology doctor density
in Clarksville is 1,
in Conway is 2,
in El Dorado is 1,
in Fayetteville is 4,
in Fort Smith is 5,
in Helena is 1,
in Hot Springs is 8,
in Jonesboro is 2,
in Little Rock is 25,
in Marion is 2,
in Mountain Home is 1,
in North Little Rock is 2,
in Pine Bluff is 3,
in Sherwood is 1,
in Springdale is 1,
in Texarkana is 1,
and in West Memphis is 1.
Arkansas Information
Arkansas is home to many lakes and rivers for those interested in fishing and water sports. Cruise up the Arkansas River, fish in the White River of the Ozark Mountains, or drive the Great River Road along the Mississippi River Delta. Tour Arkansas wine country in the Altus area, step inside a log cabin from the 1800s in southern Arkansas, or hike nature trails in Hot Springs National Park.
Arkansas’ population is 2,779,154. Little Rock is Arkansas’ capital city, and has numerous restaurants, museums, golfing, and an extensive park system.
Visit the monument that marks the initial point for surveys of the 1803 Louisiana Purchase.
According to 2005 Census estimates, Arkansas has a population of 2,779,154.
Of this population, 662,920 are under the age of 18
and 381,547 are at or above the age of 65.
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