16 Results forNephrologists near Poughkeepsie, NY
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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 16 specialists practicing Nephrology in Poughkeepsie, NY with an overall average rating of 3.2 stars. There are 12 hospitals near Poughkeepsie, NY with affiliated Nephrology specialists, including Montefiore St. Luke's Cornwall, Vassar Brothers Medical Center and Westchester Medical Center.
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Dr. Shawn Dhupar, MD
Specialty: Nephrology68 W Cedar StPoughkeepsie, NY 126010.9 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. Paul Feldman, MD
Specialty: Nephrology386 Violet AvePoughkeepsie, NY 126012.5 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Specialty: Nephrology66 Middlebush RdWappingers Falls, NY 125908.3 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Lorraine Nardi, MD
Specialty: Nephrology1 Webster Ave Ste 301Poughkeepsie, NY 126010.8 miles awayDr. Payam Shakouri, MD
Specialty: Nephrology386 Violet AvePoughkeepsie, NY 126012.5 miles awayDr. Ibrahim Pasha, MD
Specialty: Nephrology241 North RdPoughkeepsie, NY 126010.8 miles awayDr. Meenatchi Kumaraguruparan, MD
Specialty: Nephrology241 North RdPoughkeepsie, NY 126010.8 miles awayDr. Susan Collins, MD
Specialty: Nephrology45 Reade PlPoughkeepsie, NY 126010.9 miles awayDr. Lawrence Kwon, MD
Specialty: Nephrology241 North RdPoughkeepsie, NY 126010.8 miles awayDr. Chang Xu, MD
Specialty: Nephrology2585 South Rd Ste 15Poughkeepsie, NY 126012.8 miles awayDr. Susmitha Dhanyamraju, MD
Specialty: Nephrology1 Webster Ave Ste 502Poughkeepsie, NY 126010.8 miles awayDr. Rachna Sahityani, MD
Specialty: Nephrology68 W Cedar StPoughkeepsie, NY 126010.9 miles awayDr. Jennifer Griffiths, MD
Specialty: Nephrology1 Webster Ave Ste 502Poughkeepsie, NY 126010.8 miles awayDr. Mary Dean, MD
Specialty: Nephrology1 Columbia StPoughkeepsie, NY 126010.9 miles awayDr. Ashok Shah, MD
Specialty: Nephrology68 W Cedar St Ste 2Poughkeepsie, NY 126010.9 miles awayDr. James Sharp, MD
Specialty: Nephrology45 Reade PlPoughkeepsie, NY 126010.9 miles away