15 Results forNephrologists near O Fallon, IL
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 15 specialists practicing Nephrology in O Fallon, IL with an overall average rating of 4.6 stars. There are 30 hospitals near O Fallon, IL with affiliated Nephrology specialists, including HSHS St. Elizabeth's Hospital, Memorial Hospital Belleville and St. Louis Children's Hospital.
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Dr. Rashid Dalal, MD
Specialty: Nephrology5105 W Main StBelleville, IL 622267.1 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. Ifath Bashiruddin, MD
Specialty: Nephrology1095 N Green Mount RdBelleville, IL 622211.9 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Specialty: Nephrology1418 Cross St Ste 250O Fallon, IL 622691.3 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. Ahsan Usman, MD
Specialty: Nephrology5003 N Illinois St # 1Fairview Heights, IL 622084.2 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. Bassim Assioun, MD
Specialty: Nephrology3 Saint Elizabeth Blvd Ste 5000O Fallon, IL 622691.2 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. Rouba Ghoussoub, MD
Specialty: Nephrology1418 Cross St Ste 250O Fallon, IL 622691.3 miles awayDr. Vibhu Dhawan, MD
Specialty: Nephrology4500 Memorial DrBelleville, IL 622266.6 miles awayDr. Vikram Patney, MD
Specialty: Nephrology & Hypertension1418 Cross St Ste 250O Fallon, IL 622691.3 miles awayDr. Kevin Barton, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Nephrology1404 CROSS STO Fallon, IL 622691.1 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Brian Stotter, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Nephrology1414 Cross St Ste 140O Fallon, IL 622691.3 miles awayDr. Donald Rose, MD
Specialty: Nephrology5105 W Main StBelleville, IL 622267.1 miles awayDr. Keith Hruska, MD
Specialty: Nephrology1414 Cross St Ste 140O Fallon, IL 622691.3 miles awayDr. Vikas Dharnidharka, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Nephrology1414 Cross StO Fallon, IL 622691.2 miles awayDr. Carmen Halabi, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Nephrology1414 Cross StO Fallon, IL 622691.2 miles awayDr. Eileen Ciccia, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Nephrology1414 Cross St Ste 140O Fallon, IL 622691.3 miles away