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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 236 specialists practicing Nephrology in Louisiana with an overall average rating of 4.4 stars. There are 135 hospitals in Louisiana with affiliated Nephrology specialists, including Ochsner Medical Center, Willis-Knighton Medical Center and Our Lady Of The Lake Regional Medical Center.
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Dr. Rajat Gulati, MD
Specialty: Nephrology201 4th St Ste 5AAlexandria, LA 71301Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Low wait times
On staff atRapides Regional Medical Center.
Dr. Ahad Lodhi, MD
Specialty: Nephrology3021 Lake StLake Charles, LA 70601Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
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Find a Telehealth DoctorDr. Khaldoun Soudan, MD
Specialty: Nephrology2220 Worley DrAlexandria, LA 71301Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
On staff atRapides Regional Medical Center.Dr. Kimberly Fremin, MD
Specialty: Nephrology1057 Paul Maillard Rd Ste 210Luling, LA 70070Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Low wait times
Dr. Mark Wilson, MD
Specialty: Nephrology2220 Worley DrAlexandria, LA 71301Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Low wait times
On staff atRapides Regional Medical Center.Dr. Ryan Mascarenhas, MD
Specialty: Nephrology3434 Prytania StNew Orleans, LA 70115Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Syed Rab, MD
Specialty: Nephrology16014 Doctors BlvdHammond, LA 70403Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. April Fox, MD
Specialty: Nephrology3434 Prytania St Ste 300New Orleans, LA 70115Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Daniel Tveit, MD
Specialty: Nephrology664 Robert BlvdSlidell, LA 70458Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Low wait times
Dr. Sean Roberts, MD
Specialty: Nephrology1000 Ochsner BlvdCovington, LA 70433Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Care Philosophy: Dr. Roberts' clinical interests include home dialysis therapy, hypertension, glomerulopathies, hemodialysis and nephrolithiasis. He also specializes in end stage renal disease services. Dr. Roberts attended medical school at the University of Mississippi, Jackson. He completed an internship and residency at Louisiana State University's Earl K. Long Medical Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and a fellowship at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Roberts is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
On staff atSaint Tammany Parish Hospital.
Dr. Kimberly Williams, MD
Specialty: Nephrology42286 Veterans AveHammond, LA 70403Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Biography: <p>Born and raised in Baton Rouge, LA, Dr. Williams has always been interested in healthcare. </p> <p>She started volunteering at local hospitals in her hometown at an early age. After graduation from Baton Rouge Magnet High, she went on to graduate from Xavier University of Louisiana in 1996 with a major in Biology Pre-Med.</p> <p>She attended Louisiana Health Sciences Center where she obtained her MD degree. </p> <p>She continued her residency in Internal Medicine at LSUHSC, which was completed in 2004. Afterwards, she went on to complete her Nephrology fellowship at Ochsner Clinic. </p> <p>Dr. Williams' practice is Nephrology based but she also emphasizes on taking care of the entire patient so as to help prevent kidney disease in those at risk.</p>
On staff atSaint Tammany Parish Hospital.Dr. Belinda Lee, MD
Specialty: Nephrology5601 Loch Raven Blvd Fl 3Baltimore, MD 21239Patients Tell Us:- Employs friendly staff
- Low wait times
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Sumitha Ganji, MD
Specialty: Nephrology664 Robert BlvdSlidell, LA 70458Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Raynold Corona, MD
Specialty: Nephrology5131 Odonovan DrBaton Rouge, LA 70808Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Raphael Higginbotham, MD
Specialty: Nephrology301 Alcide Dominique DrLafayette, LA 70506Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Gerard Sigue, MD
Specialty: Nephrology2308 E Main St Ste ENew Iberia, LA 70560
Dr. Chad Rossitter, MD
Specialty: Nephrology1110 Doctor Ac Terrence Blvd Ste 2Opelousas, LA 70570Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Jared Keith, MD
Specialty: Nephrology400 Shadowline DrBoone, NC 28607Patients Tell Us:- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
- Patients found trustworthy
Dr. Angela Reginelli, MD
Specialty: Nephrology3434 Prytania St Ste 300New Orleans, LA 70115Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. James Modisette, MD
Specialty: Nephrology604 N Acadia Rd Ste 405Thibodaux, LA 70301Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Low wait times
Dr. Abdel Abu Shamat, MD
Specialty: Nephrology333 Doctor Michael Debakey Dr Ste 140Lake Charles, LA 70601Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Brandon Bean, MD
Specialty: Nephrology217 Cherokee Rose LnCovington, LA 70433Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Care Philosophy: Kidney and Hypertension Associates is dedicated to caring for our patients who have kidney disease with uncompromising quality while maintaining the utmost compassion and respect for their needs.
On staff atSaint Tammany Parish Hospital.Dr. Abdul Moiz, MD
Specialty: Nephrology8402 Harcourt Rd Ste 500Indianapolis, IN 46260Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Kiran Padigala, MD
Specialty: Nephrology1999 Forest Ridge DrBedford, TX 76021Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Low wait times
Dr. Naseer Khan, MD
Specialty: Nephrology9001 Summa AveBaton Rouge, LA 70809Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Michael Hand, MD
Specialty: Nephrology711 Wood St Ste AMonroe, LA 71201Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Raja Zabaneh, MD
Specialty: Nephrology1800 Buckner St Ste C120Shreveport, LA 71101Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Philip Garavaglia, MD
Specialty: Nephrology1800 Buckner St Ste C120Shreveport, LA 71101Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Michael Rokaw, MD
Specialty: Nephrology1800 Buckner St Ste C120Shreveport, LA 71101Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Mhd Alsaka, MD
Specialty: Nephrology101 S Ravenel St Ste 120Florence, SC 29506Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Low wait times
Dr. Tony Leung, MD
Specialty: Nephrology105 Doctor Michael Debakey DrLake Charles, LA 70601Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Zulqarnain Abro, MD
Specialty: Nephrology1800 Buckner St Ste C120Shreveport, LA 71101Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Jones Samuel, MD
Specialty: Nephrology5131 Odonovan Dr Fl 1Baton Rouge, LA 70808Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Christopher Luscy, MD
Specialty: Nephrology5131 Odonovan DrBaton Rouge, LA 70808Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Low wait times
Dr. Michael Liu, MD
Specialty: Nephrology301 Alcide Dominique DrLafayette, LA 70506Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Frank Cruz, MD
Specialty: Nephrology3434 Prytania St Ste 300New Orleans, LA 70115
Dr. Robin Bennett, MD
Specialty: Nephrology201 4th St Ste 5AAlexandria, LA 71301Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Low wait times
On staff atRapides Regional Medical Center.Dr. Jeremy O'Neal, MD
Specialty: Nephrology5131 Odonovan DrBaton Rouge, LA 70808Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Akshey Gupta, MD
Specialty: Nephrology300 W Saint Mary BlvdLafayette, LA 70506Dr. James Yegge, MD
Specialty: Nephrology5131 Odonovan DrBaton Rouge, LA 70808Patients Tell Us:- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
- Patients found trustworthy
Dr. Arnold Barz, MD
Specialty: Nephrology1800 Buckner St Ste C120Shreveport, LA 71101Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Sreedhara Alla, MD
Specialty: Nephrology1800 Buckner StShreveport, LA 71101Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Srinivasa Iskapalli, MD
Specialty: Nephrology1800 Buckner St Ste C120Shreveport, LA 71101Dr. Melissa Rampal, MD
Specialty: Nephrology9220 Ellerbe Rd Ste 700Shreveport, LA 71106Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Low wait times
Dr. Hui Kim, MD
Specialty: Nephrology1111 Medical Center Blvd Ste N511Marrero, LA 70072Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Low wait times
Dr. Oksana Nimkevych, MD
Specialty: Nephrology200 W Esplanade Ave Ste 305Kenner, LA 70065Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Ashwin Jaikishen, MD
Specialty: Nephrology4409 Utica St Ste 100Metairie, LA 70006Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Bronwyn Leblanc, MD
Specialty: Nephrology4428 Conlin St Side AMetairie, LA 70006Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Allen Vander, MD
Specialty: Nephrology604 N Acadia Rd Ste 405Thibodaux, LA 70301Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. David Powers, MD
Specialty: Nephrology217 Cherokee Rose LnCovington, LA 70433Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Care Philosophy: Kidney and Hypertension Associates is dedicated to caring for our patients who have kidney disease with uncompromising quality while maintaining the utmost compassion and respect for their needs.
On staff atSaint Tammany Parish Hospital.Dr. Dwayne Bergeaux, MD
Specialty: Nephrology1325 Wright Ave Ste BCrowley, LA 70526Dr. Vadakkipalayam Devarajan, MD
Specialty: Nephrology1057 Paul Maillard Rd Ste 240Luling, LA 70070Dr. John Angelo, MD
Specialty: Nephrology1970 N Highway 190Covington, LA 70433Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
On staff atSaint Tammany Parish Hospital.Dr. Cheryl Brown, MD
Specialty: Nephrology397 Highway 21 Ste 601Madisonville, LA 70447Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
On staff atSaint Tammany Parish Hospital.Dr. Ayaa Zarm, MD
Specialty: Nephrology1514 Jefferson HwyNew Orleans, LA 70121Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Michael Roppolo, MD
Specialty: Nephrology5131 Odonovan Dr Fl 1Baton Rouge, LA 70808Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Low wait times
Dr. Marwan Kaskas, MD
Specialty: Nephrology1800 Buckner St Ste C120Shreveport, LA 71101Dr. Alfonso Lebron-Berges, MD
Specialty: Nephrology2804 Ambassador Caffery PkwyLafayette, LA 70506Dr. Arzu Hatipoglu, MD
Specialty: Nephrology4424 Conlin St Ste 2BMetairie, LA 70006Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Michele Larroque, MD
Specialty: Nephrology1000 Ochsner BlvdCovington, LA 70433
Dr. Ivo Lukitsch, MD
Specialty: Nephrology1514 Jefferson HwyNew Orleans, LA 70121Patients Tell Us:- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
- Patients found trustworthy
Dr. Adrian Baudy IV, MD
Specialty: Nephrology2000 Canal StNew Orleans, LA 70112Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
On staff atTulane Medical Center.
