Independence Nephrologists
- 2 Board certified
- 3 Reviews
- Average rating is 4 stars
- Average wait time is 7.5 minutes
Top Nephrologists in Independence, MO
4811 S Arrowhead Dr
Independence, MO 64055
- Pediatrics
- Pediatric Nephrology
- 44 years experience
- Rated 4 stars by patients
- Completed fellowship
- Short wait time
17421 Medical Center Pkwy
Independence, MO 64057
- Internal Medicine
- Nephrology
- 28 years experience
- 4 star hospital
- Completed fellowship
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 Independence, MO has a population of approximately 123,373 people. There are 2 nephrologists near Independence, which gives it a ratio of 1 nephrologist per 61,687 residents or a ratio of 1 nephrologist per 25,570 households. There are 51,139 households in Independence.
