Riverside Nephrologists
- 1 Board certified
- 1 Award winners
- 5 Reviews
- Average rating is 3 stars
- Average wait time is 30 minutes
Top Nephrologists in Riverside, CT
31 River Rd
Ste 200
Cos Cob, CT 06807
- Internal Medicine
- Nephrology
- 42 years experience
- Top Doctor - New York Metro
- Completed fellowship
- 3 star hospital
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.
The area of Riverside, CT has a population of approximately 8,043 people. There is 1 nephrologist near Riverside, which gives it a ratio of 1 nephrologist per 8,043 residents or a ratio of 1 nephrologist per 2,674 households. There are 2,674 households in Riverside.
