8 Results forNephrologists near Hammond, LA
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Learn more about Nephrologists
A nephrologist specializes in the health needs of people with kidney diseases and disorders. Nephrologists diagnose and treat kidney problems, such as kidney stones and kidney failure. They also help manage the conditions that kidney diseases can cause, such as high blood pressure.
A nephrologist typically:
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Evaluates a patient’s medical history and kidney function
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Diagnoses and treats acute and chronic diseases and conditions that affect the kidneys including high blood pressure (hypertension), diabetes, kidney disease, kidney failure, and kidney stones
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Evaluates whether a person with kidney disease needs dialysis or a kidney transplant
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Orders and performs kidney dialysis procedures
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Analyzes the results of kidney disease screenings including urine tests, blood tests, and biopsies
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Orders and interprets laboratory and imaging tests and prescribes medications
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Provides care before and after kidney transplants and other kidney surgeries
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Creates lifestyle plans for helping patients maintain their kidney function including dietary and medication changes
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Oversees healthcare professionals who help patients manage their kidney conditions, such as surgeons, nutritionists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, and social workers
Nephrologists may also be known by the following names: kidney doctor, renal specialist, or kidney specialist.
There are 8 specialists practicing Nephrology in Hammond, LA with an overall average rating of 4.5 stars. There are 9 hospitals near Hammond, LA with affiliated Nephrology specialists, including Hood Memorial Hospital, Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge and Cypress Pointe Surgical Hospital.
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- 1000 Ochsner BlvdCovington, LA 7043319 miles awayPatients Tell Us:
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Care Philosophy: Dr. Roberts' clinical interests include home dialysis therapy, hypertension, glomerulopathies, hemodialysis and nephrolithiasis. He also specializes in end stage renal disease services. Dr. Roberts attended medical school at the University of Mississippi, Jackson. He completed an internship and residency at Louisiana State University's Earl K. Long Medical Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and a fellowship at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Roberts is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
- 1970 N Highway 190Covington, LA 7043323 miles awayPatients Tell Us:
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Biography: Dr. John Angelo, MD is a Nephrology Specialist. He is 75 years old and has been practicing for 48 years. Dr. John Angelo, MD is affiliated with Saint Tammany Parish Hospital.
- 397 Highway 21 Ste 601Madisonville, LA 7044719 miles awayPatients Tell Us:
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Biography: Dr. Cheryl Brown, MD is a Nephrology Specialist. She is 65 years old and has been practicing for 29 years. Dr. Cheryl Brown, MD is affiliated with Saint Tammany Parish Hospital.
Dr. Syed Rab, MD
Specialty: Nephrology16014 Doctors BlvdHammond, LA 704032.6 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. Kimberly Williams, MD
Specialty: Nephrology42286 Veterans AveHammond, LA 704032.2 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Biography: <p>Born and raised in Baton Rouge, LA, Dr. Williams has always been interested in healthcare. </p> <p>She started volunteering at local hospitals in her hometown at an early age. After graduation from Baton Rouge Magnet High, she went on to graduate from Xavier University of Louisiana in 1996 with a major in Biology Pre-Med.</p> <p>She attended Louisiana Health Sciences Center where she obtained her MD degree. </p> <p>She continued her residency in Internal Medicine at LSUHSC, which was completed in 2004. Afterwards, she went on to complete her Nephrology fellowship at Ochsner Clinic. </p> <p>Dr. Williams' practice is Nephrology based but she also emphasizes on taking care of the entire patient so as to help prevent kidney disease in those at risk.</p>
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Find a Telehealth DoctorDr. Michele Larroque, MD
Specialty: Nephrology16045 Doctors BlvdHammond, LA 704032.6 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. Sousan Zadeh, DO
Specialty: Nephrology42388 Pelican Professional ParkHammond, LA 704030.8 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. Oluwabomilasiri Magnus-Lawson, MD
Specialty: Nephrology15790 Paul Vega MD DrHammond, LA 704032.6 miles awayDr. Matloob Rehman, MD
Specialty: Nephrology52579 Highway 51 SIndependence, LA 704438.3 miles awayDawn McCall, FNP-C
Specialty: Nephrology & Renal Medicine16014 Doctors BlvdHammond, LA 704032.6 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Brittany Zimmer, AGACNP
Specialty: Nephrology16014 Doctors BlvdHammond, LA 704032.6 miles away