Kidney Surgery Specialists

Leading specialists in Kidney Surgery include: Nephrologist (kidney), Radiologist, Surgical Specialist, Urologist

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What is Kidney Surgery?
surgical removal of a kidney.
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The specialists listed below are some of the nation's best medical researchers and publishers on Kidney Surgery. They've been identified as the MDs and DOs who have published the most and are considered Thought Leaders on Kidney Surgery. For specialists in your area, just fill in the local box on the right side of this page.

Urologist

James M.
McKiernan
New York, NY

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Top Doctor® - New York Metro
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Rated 4 stars by patients

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Robotic, Laparoscopic, and Minimally Invasive...

Ravi
Munver
Hackensack, NJ

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Top Doctor® - New York Metro
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Urologist

Alireza
Moinzadeh
Burlington, MA

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Patients' Choice
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Board certified

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Local Kidney Surgery Specialists

Information about Kidney Surgery

What are the common names for Kidney Surgery?
Nephrectomy (Kidney Removal)

Excision of the Kidney

Kidney Surgery (Nephrectomy)

Nefrectomía

Nephrectomies

Nephrectomy (Kidney Removal)

Nephrectomy (Kidney Removal)--Partial

nephrectomy

nephrectomy partial nephrectomy.

radical nephrectomy

What is the definition of Kidney Surgery?
surgical removal of a kidney.

What type of doctors treat Kidney Surgery?

Nephrologist (kidney)

Nephrology

An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.

Radiologist

Diagnostic Radiology

A radiologist who utilizes x-ray, radionuclides, ultrasound and electromagnetic radiation to diagnose and treat disease.

Surgical Specialist

Surgery

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Urologist

Urology

A urologist manages benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system and the adrenal gland. This specialist has comprehensive knowledge of and skills in endoscopic, percutaneous and open surgery of congenital and acquired conditions of the urinary and reproductive systems and their contiguous structures.