Top Nephrologists in Cameron, MO

Shahzad Shafique, MD
Cameron Regional Medical
1600 E Evergreen St
Ste B
Cameron, MO 64429
  • Internal Medicine
  • Nephrology
  • 8 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 Cameron, MO has a population of approximately 13,158 people. There is 1 nephrologist near Cameron, which gives it a ratio of 1 nephrologist per 13,158 residents or a ratio of 1 nephrologist per 3,817 households. There are 3,817 households in Cameron.