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Gaithersburg Nephrologists

2 Doctors Found
Of the 2 Nephrologists in Gaithersburg shown on this page:
  • 2 Board certified
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Kevin C Abbott, MD

Kevin C Abbott, MD

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    Kevin C Abbott, MD
    7 Rudis Way
     Gaithersburg, MD 20878
    • Internal Medicine
    • Nephrology
    • 22 years experience
    • Board certified
    Eric S Sawyers, MD

    Eric S Sawyers, MD

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      Eric Sawyers, MD
      8901 Wisconsin Ave
       Gaithersburg, MD 20877
      • Internal Medicine
      • Nephrology
      • 14 years experience
      • Board certified
      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.

      The area of Gaithersburg, MD has a population of approximately 135,332 people. There are 2 nephrologists near Gaithersburg, which gives it a ratio of 1 nephrologist per 67,666 residents or a ratio of 1 nephrologist per 23,221 households. There are 46,442 households in Gaithersburg.