13 Results forNephrologists near Fort Collins, CO
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 13 specialists practicing Nephrology in Fort Collins, CO with an overall average rating of 4.2 stars. There are 17 hospitals near Fort Collins, CO with affiliated Nephrology specialists, including Medical Center Of The Rockies, Poudre Valley Hospital and Uchealth Greeley Hospital.
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Dr. Kevin Muelken, MD
Specialty: Nephrology1213 Riverside AveFort Collins, CO 805241.1 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. Sara Burgardt, MD
Specialty: Nephrology1600 Specht Point Rd Ste 127Fort Collins, CO 805252.4 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Specialty: Nephrology1600 Specht Point Rd Ste 127Fort Collins, CO 805252.4 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. Mark Teruel, MD
Specialty: Nephrology1024 S Lemay AveFort Collins, CO 805241.3 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. Varsha Pathak, MD
Specialty: Nephrology1600 Specht Point Rd Ste 127Fort Collins, CO 805252.4 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. Arjun Sharma, MD
Specialty: Nephrology1600 Specht Point Rd Ste 127Fort Collins, CO 805252.4 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. Jason Merritt, MD
Specialty: Nephrology1600 Specht Point Rd Ste 127Fort Collins, CO 805252.4 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. Nilesh Ahuja, MD
Specialty: Nephrology1024 S Lemay AveFort Collins, CO 805241.3 miles awayDr. Roshni Radhakrishna, MD
Specialty: Nephrology1600 Specht Point Rd Ste 127Fort Collins, CO 805252.4 miles awayDr. Richard Simmons, MD
Specialty: Nephrology3920 S Shields StFort Collins, CO 805263.5 miles awayDr. Sarah Nystrom, MD
Specialty: Nephrology1024 S Lemay AveFort Collins, CO 805241.3 miles awayDr. Thomas Haygood, MD
Specialty: Nephrology1600 Specht Point Rd Ste 127Fort Collins, CO 805252.4 miles awayDr. Ashwin Ganta, MD
Specialty: Nephrology & Hypertension1600 Specht Point Rd Ste 127Fort Collins, CO 805252.4 miles away