nephrologists
Renal system physicians
Nephrologists are physicians who specialize in kidney function and disease.
They diagnose and treat conditions like chronic kidney disease, kidney failure, and electrolyte imbalances.
Unlike urologists, who are surgeons treating the urinary tract, nephrologists focus on the medical management of kidney disorders: The nephrologist adjusted her dialysis schedule.
Blood-filtering organ pair
- dialysisMechanical blood filtration
- renalOf the kidneys
- patientsThose receiving medical treatment
- chronicPersisting over time
disease · transplant · creatinine · proteinuria · hypertension · edema · electrolytes · biopsy
Artificial blood purification process
- peritonealOf the abdominal lining
- fistulaAberrant anatomical channel
- catheterInserted medical drainage tube
- accessRight to enter
clearance · biopsy · imaging · ultrasound · angiography · stenting · intervention · prescription
Medical doctors collectively
- specialistsFocused field authorities
- internistsInternal medicine physicians
- urologistsDoctors of urinary organs
- fellowshipMutual goodwill among companions
board-certified · training · residency · subspecialty · practice · clinic · rounds · attendings
Scheduled times for meetings
- insuranceContractual risk coverage
- authorizationFormal permission granted
- MedicareFederal senior health program
- coverageExtent of inclusion
waitlist · shortage · demand · specialists · rural · access · telehealth · reimbursement
kidneys
Blood-filtering organ pair
chronic · disease · transplant · creatinine · proteinuria · hypertension · edema · electrolytes · biopsy · filtration
hemodialysis
Artificial blood purification process
- peritonealOf the abdominal lining
- fistulaAberrant anatomical channel
- catheterInserted medical drainage tube
access · clearance · biopsy · imaging · ultrasound · angiography · stenting · intervention · prescription · dosing
physicians
Medical doctors collectively
- specialistsFocused field authorities
- internistsInternal medicine physicians
- urologistsDoctors of urinary organs
fellowship · board-certified · training · residency · subspecialty · practice · clinic · rounds · attendings · consultants
appointments
Scheduled times for meetings
- insuranceContractual risk coverage
- authorizationFormal permission granted
- MedicareFederal senior health program
coverage · waitlist · shortage · demand · specialists · rural · access · telehealth · reimbursement · billing
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