What do renal consultants do?
Nephrologists (doctors in renal medicine) diagnose and treat diseases of the kidneys.
What is a renal consultant called?
Nephrologists are medical professionals who diagnose, treat, and manage acute and chronic kidney problems and diseases.
How much does a private practice nephrologist make?
Among recent nephrology fellowship graduates (who graduated in the last 5 years), mean salaries in private practice were approximately $228,000/year, and among nephrologists who chose a career in academic centers, mean salaries were approximately $166,000/year.
What is nephrologist vs urologist?
The fields of nephrology and urology share some overlap because they can both involve the kidneys. While a nephrologist focuses on diseases and conditions that affect the kidney more directly, a urologist focuses on diseases and conditions that can affect the male and female urinary tract.
At what GFR should I see a nephrologist?
All patients with a GFR of less than 30 mL/min per 1.73 m2 (stages 4-5) should be referred to a nephrologist.
Why am I being referred to a kidney specialist?
A doctor may refer someone to a nephrologist if they believe that the person shows signs of kidney problems, such as kidney disease, infections, or growths.
What does a Nephologist study?
Nephrologists, or kidney doctors, study the kidneys and any diseases that affect them. They complete 2 more years of training after medical school and residency. If your primary care or family doctor thinks your kidneys aren’t working well, they may send you to a nephrologist.
Why is nephrology so difficult?
Six main themes were identified as barriers to a career in nephrology: lack of exposure, lack of advances in the field, low monetary compensation, too complex, lack of role models/mentors and low prestige/non-competitive field.
What kind of medical practice is renal care consultants?
Renal Care Consultants is a specialty medical practice serving Southern Oregon and the surrounding communities. Our main focus is clinical and consultative nephrology and we are dedicated to the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of renal disease and injury.
Where is renal care consultants in Medford Oregon?
If you have a telehealth appointment scheduled, we will send you a link to connect via video a few minutes before your scheduled appointment time. Renal Care Consultants is a specialty medical practice serving Southern Oregon and the surrounding communities.
What kind of Doctor specializes in renal disease?
Our main focus is clinical and consultative nephrology and we are dedicated to the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of renal disease and injury. Our team of highly skilled physicians specialize in kidney disease, hypertension, dialysis and transplantation.
