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Kentfield Nephrologists

1 Doctors Found
Of the 1 Nephrologists in Kentfield shown on this page:
  • 1 Board certified
  • 1 Award winners
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Eric Tepper, MD

Eric Tepper, MD

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    San Rafael Downtown
    1033 3rd St
     San Rafael, CA 94901
    • Internal Medicine
    • Nephrology
    • 31 years experience
    • Top Doctor
    • 4 star hospital
    • Completed fellowship
    What are Nephrology Doctors?

    A nephrologist is a physician who is specially trained to diagnose and treat conditions affecting the kidneys, or renal system.

    The kidneys are responsible for cleaning the blood and keeping them chemically balanced. A patient may be suffering from decreased kidney function, or kidney failure if the following symptoms are present:

    • Blood or protein present in urine
    • High blood pressure (hypertension)
    • Kidney stones
    • Electrolyte disorder
    • Fluid retention

    A nephrologist will determine through urine analysis, blood test, X-ray, sonogram, or kidney biopsy how well the kidneys are functioning and will then prescribe a special diet and exercise program, medication or dialysis - a process by which a machine filters the blood when the kidney is no longer capable of doing so.