Lake Charles Nephrologists
- 2 Board certified
- 1 Award winners
- 6 Reviews
- Average rating is 4 stars
- Average wait time is 12.5 minutes
Top Nephrologists in Lake Charles, LA
105 Doctor Michael Debakey Dr
Lake Charles, LA 70601
- Nephrology
- 31 years experience
- 4 star hospital
- Completed fellowship
333 Doctor Michael Debakey Dr
Lake Charles, LA 70601
- Internal Medicine
- Nephrology
- 28 years experience
- Patients' Choice Award
- 4 star hospital
- Board certified
435 Doctor Michael Debakey Dr
Lake Charles, LA 70601
- Internal Medicine
- Nephrology
- 39 years experience
- Rated 4 stars by patients
- 4 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 Lake Charles, LA has a population of approximately 124,276 people. There are 3 nephrologists near Lake Charles, which gives it a ratio of 1 nephrologist per 41,425 residents or a ratio of 1 nephrologist per 16,008 households. There are 48,024 households in Lake Charles.
