7 Results forNephrologists near Shakopee, MN
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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 7 specialists practicing Nephrology in Shakopee, MN with an overall average rating of 3.9 stars. There are 8 hospitals near Shakopee, MN with affiliated Nephrology specialists, including Abbott Northwestern Hospital, Allina Health Faribault Medical Center and M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Medical Center - West Bank.
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Dr. Jennifer Hunt, MD
Specialty: Nephrology1601 Saint Francis Ave Ste 100Shakopee, MN 553792.3 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Paul Olson, MD
Specialty: Nephrology111 Hundertmark Rd Ste 115NChaska, MN 553184.2 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Specialty: Nephrology1455 Saint Francis AveShakopee, MN 553792.3 miles awayDr. Kimberlee Thielen, MD
Specialty: Nephrology1515 Saint Francis AveShakopee, MN 553792.2 miles awayDr. Mary Tahnk-Johnson, MD
Specialty: Nephrology300 Lake Dr EChanhassen, MN 553174.2 miles awayDr. Kaitlin Hellie, MD
Specialty: Nephrology1515 Saint Francis Ave Ste 150Shakopee, MN 553792.2 miles awayDr. Stephanie Stackhouse, MD
Specialty: Nephrology5520 Bristol LnHopkins, MN 553438.7 miles away