8 Results forNephrologists near Diberville, MS
Learn more about Nephrologists and how to choose the right one for you
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 Diberville, MS with an overall average rating of 4.6 stars. There are 6 hospitals near Diberville, MS with affiliated Nephrology specialists, including Singing River Gulfport, Merit Health Biloxi and Pascagoula Hospital.
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Dr. Grant Gallimore, MD
Specialty: Nephrology301 Fisher StBiloxi, MS 395342.5 miles awayDr. Joseph O'Gorman, DO
Specialty: Nephrology14219 Cook RdBiloxi, MS 395322.8 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
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Specialty: Nephrology1721 Medical Park DrBiloxi, MS 395322.1 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. Jedd Seigerman, MD
Specialty: Nephrology14215 Cook RdBiloxi, MS 395323.3 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Low wait times
Dr. Hristo Shivarov, MD
Specialty: Nephrology1721 Medical Park DrBiloxi, MS 395322.1 miles awayDr. Wayne Latack, MD
Specialty: Nephrology301 Fisher StBiloxi, MS 395342.5 miles awayDr. Martin Senitko, MD
Specialty: Nephrology3109 Bienville BlvdOcean Springs, MS 395647.4 miles awayDr. Erum Malik, MD
Specialty: Nephrology3635 Bienville BlvdOcean Springs, MS 395648.2 miles away