Nephrology (kidney care)

Your kidneys filter waste from your body, help regulate blood pressure and balance nutrients. When one or more of your kidneys are not working correctly, our experts can help.

Nephrologists are doctors who study, diagnose and treat kidney problems. Chronic kidney disease or acute renal failure can be caused by:

• diabetes (type 1 and type 2)
• high blood pressure (hypertension)
• other conditions, such as infections

Related Resources

Preventing diabetes problems: Kidney problems

Coronary artery disease and heart attacks

Locations

Allina clinics: Nephrology (kidney care) services

Abbott Northwestern Hospital: Nephrologists

New Ulm Medical Center: Renal dialysis

First published: 03/14/2007
Last updated: 04/05/2010

Reviewed by: Steven Bergeson, MD, medical director of quality, Allina Hospitals & Clinics; J Richard Sheely, MD, medical director, Quello Clinic