nephrologist
Renal medicine physician
A nephrologist is a physician who specializes in diseases of the kidneys.
They diagnose and treat conditions like chronic kidney disease, kidney failure, and electrolyte disorders, and they manage patients on dialysis.
Her nephrologist recommended a transplant evaluation.
Capillary knot filtering blood
- ureterKidney-to-bladder tube
- cortexOrgan's external tissue
- medullaInnermost organ tissue
- calyxCollective sepals encircling petals
pyramid · capsule · renal artery · filtration · reabsorption · creatinine · urea · electrolytes
Kidney tissue deterioration
- chronic kidney diseaseGradual renal function loss
- renal failureLoss of kidney function
- IgA nephropathyRenal immunoglobulin deposition disorder
- kidney stonesMineral formations in organs
edema · hypertension · electrolyte imbalance · hyperkalemia · anemia
Artificial blood purification process
- peritonealOf the abdominal lining
- fistulaAberrant anatomical channel
- shuntDivert from main course
- catheterInserted medical drainage tube
dialysate · waste removal · exchange · hypotension · toxins · dialysis center
Expert in one field
- clinicianMedical care provider
- internistDoctor of internal organs
- referralDirecting someone elsewhere
- consultationMeeting seeking expert guidance
urologist · rounds · fellowship · board certification · patient · clinic · hospital · outpatient
Surgical organ relocation
- biopsyTissue sample for diagnosis
- lithotripsyShattering calculi with soundwaves
- immunosuppressionReduced bodily defense activation
- donor matchingVerifying biological compatibility for transplants
rejection · living donor · cystoscopy · stent placement · diuretics
glomerulus
Capillary knot filtering blood
calyx · pyramid · capsule · renal artery · filtration · reabsorption · creatinine · urea · electrolytes · potassium
nephropathy
Kidney tissue deterioration
- chronic kidney diseaseGradual renal function loss
- renal failureLoss of kidney function
- IgA nephropathyRenal immunoglobulin deposition disorder
kidney stones · edema · hypertension · electrolyte imbalance · hyperkalemia · anemia
hemodialysis
Artificial blood purification process
- peritonealOf the abdominal lining
- fistulaAberrant anatomical channel
- shuntDivert from main course
catheter · dialysate · waste removal · exchange · hypotension · toxins · dialysis center
specialist
Expert in one field
consultation · urologist · rounds · fellowship · board certification · patient · clinic · hospital · outpatient · inpatient
transplantation
Surgical organ relocation
- biopsyTissue sample for diagnosis
- lithotripsyShattering calculi with soundwaves
- immunosuppressionReduced bodily defense activation
donor matching · rejection · living donor · cystoscopy · stent placement · diuretics
- doctorsdoctor, doctors, physician, physicians, MD
- healthcare workersdoctor, nurse, surgeon, dentist, paramedic
- medical professionalsdoctor, doctors, physician, physicians, surgeon
- Medical Staffdoctor, nurse practitioner, physician, surgeon, intern
- specialistsanalyst, consultant, technician, cardiologist, dermatologist
- kidneyskidney, nephrons, glomerulus, glomeruli, tubules
nephrologistpulmonologist
Physician treating breathing organs
cardiologist · neurologist · dermatologist · gastroenterologist · endocrinologist