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Bay Pines Nephrologists

2 Doctors Found
Of the 2 Nephrologists in Bay Pines shown on this page:
  • 1 Board certified
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Top Nephrologists in Bay Pines, FL

Ramon A Lopez-Del Valle, MD

Ramon A Lopez-Del Valle, MD

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    Ramon A Lopez De Valle
    12901 Bruce B Downs Blvd
     Tampa, FL 33612
    • Nephrology
    • Completed fellowship
    • 3 star hospital
    Ghazala Q Roopani, MD, MBBS

    Ghazala Q Roopani, MD, MBBS

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      Bay Pines Veterans Affairs Medical Center
      10000 Bay Pines Blvd
       Bay Pines, FL 33744
      • Internal Medicine
      • Nephrology
      • 32 years experience
      • Board certified
      • 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.