10 Results forPediatric Nephrologists near Memphis, TN
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 10 specialists practicing Pediatric Nephrology in Memphis, TN with an overall average rating of 5.0 stars. There are 23 hospitals near Memphis, TN with affiliated Pediatric Nephrology specialists, including Methodist University Hospital, Baptist Memorial Hospital - Memphis and Bayhealth Hospital, Kent Campus.
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Dr. Ali Onder, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Nephrology51 N Dunlap St Ste 400Memphis, TN 381051.0 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Margaret Hastings, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Nephrology51 N Dunlap StMemphis, TN 381051.1 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
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Specialty: Pediatric Nephrology51 N Dunlap St Ste 400Memphis, TN 381051.0 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. John Bissler, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Nephrology848 Adams AveMemphis, TN 381031.0 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Songul Onder, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Nephrology51 N Dunlap StMemphis, TN 381051.1 miles awayDr. Rima Zahr, DO
Specialty: Pediatric Nephrology51 N Dunlap StMemphis, TN 381051.1 miles awayDr. David Hains, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Nephrology51 N Dunlap St Ste 400Memphis, TN 381051.0 miles awayDr. Bettina Ault, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Nephrology51 N Dunlap St Ste 400Memphis, TN 381051.0 miles awayDr. Yonique Petgrave, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Nephrology848 Adams AveMemphis, TN 381031.0 miles awayDr. Robert Wyatt, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Nephrology66 N Pauline St Ste 206Memphis, TN 381051.4 miles away