Top Nephrologists in Little Silver, NJ

Barry Weiner, MD, PA
Barry Weiner, MD
107 Pacific Ave
# 123
Jersey City, NJ 07304
  • Internal Medicine
  • Nephrology
  • 46 years experience
  • 4 star hospital
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 Little Silver, NJ has a population of approximately 5,938 people. There is 1 nephrologist near Little Silver, which gives it a ratio of 1 nephrologist per 5,938 residents or a ratio of 1 nephrologist per 2,142 households. There are 2,142 households in Little Silver.