Overview
Nephrologists diagnose and manage acute and chronic kidney disease hypertension and electrolyte disturbances and coordinate dialysis and transplant care.
Clinical Practice
Care includes medical management of glomerular disease acid base disorders and coordination with vascular access and transplant teams.
Procedures and Therapies
Common interventions include dialysis prescription peritoneal dialysis management and kidney biopsy for diagnostic evaluation.
Training and Roles
Nephrologists complete internal medicine residency followed by nephrology fellowship and often work in inpatient and outpatient settings.