70 Results forNephrologists near Stafford, TX
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 70 specialists practicing Nephrology in Stafford, TX with an overall average rating of 4.3 stars. There are 38 hospitals near Stafford, TX with affiliated Nephrology specialists, including Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital, Houston Methodist Hospital and Memorial Hermann Northwest Hospital.
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- 10080 Bellaire Blvd Ste 108Houston, TX 770726.2 miles away
Biography: Dr. Quynh Lam, MD is a Nephrology Specialist. She is 40 years old and has been practicing for 15 years. Dr. Quynh Lam, MD is affiliated with HCA Houston Healthcare West.
- 2405 S Gessner Rd Ste BHouston, TX 770638.8 miles away
Care Philosophy: Dedicated to quality and compassionate medical care to her patients
- 9440 Bellaire Blvd Steb 102 Plz Houston, TX 770366.2 miles away
Biography: Dr. Chun Xie, MD is a Nephrology Specialist. He is 58 years old and has been practicing for 12 years. Dr. Chun Xie, MD is affiliated with HCA Houston Healthcare West.
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