6 Results forPediatric Nephrologists near Del Mar, CA
Learn more about Pediatric Nephrologists and how to choose the right one for you
Learn more about Pediatric Nephrologists
A pediatric nephrologist specializes in the health needs of infants, children and adolescents with kidney diseases and disorders. Pediatric nephrologists diagnose and treat problems with children’s kidneys, such as kidney stones and kidney failure. They also help manage conditions related to kidney disease, such as diabetes and high blood pressure.
A pediatric nephrologist typically:
- Evaluates a patient’s medical history and kidney function
- Diagnoses and treats acute and chronic diseases and conditions that affect children’s kidneys including diabetes, childhood nephrotic syndrome, kidney failure, hemolytic uremic syndrome, hereditary kidney disease, and kidney stones
- Analyzes the results of kidney disease screenings including urine tests, blood tests, and biopsies
- Orders and interprets laboratory and imaging tests and prescribes medications
- Evaluates whether a child with kidney disease needs dialysis or a kidney transplant
- Orders and performs kidney dialysis procedures
- Provides care before and after kidney transplants and other kidney surgeries
- Creates lifestyle plans for helping patients maintain their kidney function including dietary and medication changes
- Collaborates with other healthcare providers, such as pediatric surgeons, pediatric urologists, nutritionists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, and social workers, who help patients and their families manage their kidney conditions
A pediatric nephrologist may also be known by the following names: children’s kidney doctor, pediatric renal specialist, children’s renal specialist, pediatric kidney specialist, or children’s kidney specialist.
There are 6 specialists practicing Pediatric Nephrology in Del Mar, CA. There are 4 hospitals near Del Mar, CA with affiliated Pediatric Nephrology specialists, including Rady Children's Hospital San Diego, El Centro Regional Medical Center and Sharp Memorial Hospital.
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Dr. Caitlin Carter, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Nephrology10666 N Torrey Pines RdLa Jolla, CA 920374.2 miles awayDr. Carl Trygstad, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Nephrology10201 WATERIDGE CIRSan Diego, CA 921215.1 miles awayNeed a Telehealth Visit?Healthgrades Can Help.
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Specialty: Pediatric Nephrology9500 GILMAN DRLa Jolla, CA 920935.6 miles awayDr. Robert Kwong Mak, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Nephrology9500 GILMAN DRLa Jolla, CA 920935.6 miles awayDr. Richard McNeal, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Nephrology8933 Activity RdSan Diego, CA 921268.6 miles awayDr. Nihar Bhakta, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Nephrology3430 SITIO SANDIACarlsbad, CA 920099.0 miles away