Alpharetta Nephrologists
- 3 Board certified
- 2 Award winners
- 15 Reviews
- Average rating is 3.5 stars
- Average wait time is 16 minutes
Top Nephrologists in Alpharetta, GA
11795 Northfall Ln
Ste 602
Alpharetta, GA 30009
- Internal Medicine
- Nephrology
- 27 years experience
- Patients' Choice Award
- 4 star hospital
- Board certified
3550 Preston Ridge Rd
Alpharetta, GA 30005
- Pediatrics
- Pediatric Nephrology
- 38 years experience
- 3 star medical school
5501 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd
Atlanta, GA 30338
- Pediatrics
- Pediatric Nephrology
- 36 years experience
- Top Doctor
- Completed fellowship
- 4 star medical school
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 Alpharetta, GA has a population of approximately 165,556 people. There are 3 nephrologists near Alpharetta, which gives it a ratio of 1 nephrologist per 55,185 residents or a ratio of 1 nephrologist per 20,010 households. There are 60,030 households in Alpharetta.
