Nephrology

Kidney disease is usually quiet until it is advanced, which is why it is most often caught on routine blood work. Our nephrologists evaluate abnormal kidney results and manage kidney conditions over the long term.

What we manage

Chronic kidney disease — slowing progression through blood pressure, medication, and diet management.
Abnormal kidney function or protein in the urine — determining the cause rather than repeating the test.
Hard-to-control blood pressure — where the kidneys are often involved.
Electrolyte and mineral disorders — including sodium, potassium, and calcium abnormalities.
Kidney stones — evaluation and prevention, with urology in the building.

Monitoring without the runaround

The recurring labs that kidney care depends on are drawn in our office and tracked over time. Renal ultrasound is performed here as well.

Because diabetes and hypertension drive most kidney disease, our nephrology, endocrinology, and cardiology providers coordinate directly instead of sending you between separate offices with separate records.

When to see a nephrologist

Kidney trouble often shows up indirectly, through symptoms that are easy to attribute to something else. Ask about a referral if you notice fatigue, weight loss, loss of appetite, high blood pressure, difficulty sleeping, changes in urination, or skin problems. If you or your primary care provider suspect a kidney problem is behind how you are feeling, a nephrologist is the right next step.