Pediatric nephrologists specialize in diagnosing and treating kidney disorders in infants, children, and adolescents. They use their knowledge of human development to accurately determine the cause of physical symptoms and may prescribe medications, perform dialysis procedures, or recommend surgery. Pediatric patients are referred to nephrologists by their primary care physicians, and after testing, a diagnosis […]
A transplant nephrologist coordinates the care of patients who need or have undergone a kidney transplant, with specialized knowledge of kidney function, physiology, and disease, as well as immunosuppressive drug therapy. They work closely with other medical professionals and may experience emotional and physical stress. The demand for this subspecialty is likely to increase as […]
