26 Results forNephrologists near Rockford, IL
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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 26 specialists practicing Nephrology in Rockford, IL with an overall average rating of 4.4 stars. There are 45 hospitals near Rockford, IL with affiliated Nephrology specialists, including OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center, UW Health and Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital.
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Dr. Bindu Pavithran, MD
Specialty: Nephrology612 Roxbury RdRockford, IL 611073.4 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. James Stim, MD
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Specialty: Nephrology612 Roxbury RdRockford, IL 611073.4 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. Krishna Sankaran, MD
Specialty: Nephrology3339 N Rockton AveRockford, IL 611033.1 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. Talal Mahmood, MD
Specialty: Nephrology1302 E State StRockford, IL 611040.2 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. John Maynard, MD
Specialty: Nephrology1302 E State StRockford, IL 611040.2 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Syed Ahmed, MD
Specialty: Nephrology612 Roxbury RdRockford, IL 611073.4 miles awayDr. Stephen Kemnele, MD
Specialty: Nephrology6940 VILLAGREEN VWRockford, IL 611075.4 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Kurtis Swanson, MD
Specialty: Nephrology3505 N Bell School RdRockford, IL 611146.2 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. Maha Mohamed, MD
Specialty: Nephrology3505 N Bell School Rd Fl 3Rockford, IL 611146.5 miles awayDr. Joanna Niemiec, MD
Specialty: Nephrology1302 E State StRockford, IL 611040.2 miles awayDr. Charles Sweeney, MD
Specialty: Nephrology612 Roxbury RdRockford, IL 611073.4 miles awayDr. Mashood Ahmad, MD
Specialty: Nephrology612 Roxbury RdRockford, IL 611073.4 miles awayDr. Charlene Murdakes, MD
Specialty: Nephrology612 Roxbury RdRockford, IL 611073.4 miles awayDr. Krishna Reddy Manda, MD
Specialty: Nephrology6940 VILLAGREEN VWRockford, IL 611075.4 miles awayDr. Zahraa Hajjiri, MD
Specialty: Nephrology444 Roxbury RdRockford, IL 611073.4 miles awayDr. Walaa Dabbas, MD
Specialty: Nephrology444 Roxbury RdRockford, IL 611073.4 miles awayDr. Sajid Ansari, MD
Specialty: Nephrology444 Roxbury RdRockford, IL 611073.4 miles awayDr. Faheemuddin Ahmed, MD
Specialty: Nephrology5666 E State StRockford, IL 611083.6 miles awayDr. Hugh McHugh, MD
Specialty: Nephrology2400 N Rockton AveRockford, IL 611032.4 miles awayDr. Neil Paloian, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Nephrology1350 Charles StRockford, IL 611040.3 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. Roger Hilbert, MD
Specialty: Nephrology1401 E State StRockford, IL 611040.2 miles awayDr. Rachel Engen, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Nephrology1350 Charles StRockford, IL 611040.3 miles awayLaquisha Stahl, NP
Specialty: Nephrology612 Roxbury RdRockford, IL 611073.4 miles awayMuamer Mulasmajic, APN
Specialty: Nephrology612 Roxbury RdRockford, IL 611073.4 miles awayDr. Muhammad Siddiqui, MD
Specialty: Nephrology6940 VILLAGREEN VWRockford, IL 611075.4 miles away