What is a Pediatric Nephrologist?
A Pediatric Nephrologist is a physician who treats kidney disease in children. A Pediatric Nephrologist also regulates blood pressure, balances fluids in the body and administers dialysis. What does a Pediatric Nephrologist treat? A Pediatric Nephrologist can treat kidney disorders including kidney stones, high blood pressure, kidney disease and other kidney problems in children. What treatments can a Pediatric Nephrologist provide? A Pediatric Nephrologist can perform Dialysis, Kidney biopsies and transplants, blood pressure monitoring, and interpret laboratory and x-rays of the kidney. How can I find a Pediatric Nephrologist? A Pediatric Nephrologist can work in hospitals and children hospitals. Your pediatrician can provide you with a referral to a Pediatric Nephrologist. You can start by using the Pediatric Nephrologist locator above to find the nearest Pediatric Nephrologist near you.
