17 Results forNephrologists near Lafayette, 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 17 specialists practicing Nephrology in Lafayette, LA with an overall average rating of 3.9 stars. There are 19 hospitals near Lafayette, LA with affiliated Nephrology specialists, including Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center, Ochsner St. Martin Hospital and Abbeville General Hospital.
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Dr. Raphael Higginbotham, MD
Specialty: Nephrology301 Alcide Dominique DrLafayette, LA 705062.5 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. Akshey Gupta, MD
Specialty: Nephrology300 W Saint Mary BlvdLafayette, LA 705060.5 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Specialty: Nephrology301 Alcide Dominique DrLafayette, LA 705062.5 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. Roderick Clark, MD
Specialty: Nephrology300 W Saint Mary BlvdLafayette, LA 705060.5 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. Alfonso Lebron-Berges, MD
Specialty: Nephrology300 W Saint Mary BlvdLafayette, LA 705060.5 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. Juan Zeik, MD
Specialty: Nephrology300 W Saint Mary BlvdLafayette, LA 705060.5 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. Ziad Ashkar, MD
Specialty: Nephrology1214 Coolidge BlvdLafayette, LA 705031.2 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Melisa Harrington, MD
Specialty: Nephrology2390 W Congress StLafayette, LA 705061.8 miles awayDr. Anthony Blalock, MD
Specialty: Nephrology300 W Saint Mary BlvdLafayette, LA 705060.5 miles awayDr. Shivakanth Burugu, MD
Specialty: Nephrology300 W Saint Mary BlvdLafayette, LA 705060.5 miles awayDr. Matthew Fontenot, MD
Specialty: Nephrology155 Hospital Dr Ste 103Lafayette, LA 705031.2 miles awayDr. Bader Kfoury, MD
Specialty: Nephrology4630 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy Ste 408Lafayette, LA 705085.0 miles awayDr. Herman Toliver Jr, MD
Specialty: Nephrology2810 Ambassador Caffery PkwyLafayette, LA 705063.9 miles awayDr. Ihor Yosypiv, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Nephrology936 Kaliste Saloom RdLafayette, LA 705082.9 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Michael Bouyarden, MD
Specialty: Nephrology1214 Coolidge BlvdLafayette, LA 705031.2 miles awayDr. Vesa Vehaskari, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Nephrology1214 Coolidge BlvdLafayette, LA 705031.2 miles awayDr. Paul Miller, MD
Specialty: Nephrology301 Alcide Dominique DrLafayette, LA 705062.5 miles away