Nephrology

Nephrology involves the diagnosis and treatment of conditions that affect the kidneys, including dialysis and kidney transplantation services. Common conditions include Acute Kidney Disease, Kidney Stones, Diabetic Kidney Disease, and Polycystic Kidney Disease. At LMC, our team of Nephrologists specialize in treating a wide variety of conditions affecting the kidneys in order to help patients control symptoms and lead a healthy lifestyle. To learn more about our nephrology services, please contact us.

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What Is a Nephrologist? Conditions, When to See One, and More

Nephrology is a specialty of internal medicine that focuses on the treatment of diseases that affect the kidneys. You have two kidneys. They're located below your ribcage on either side of your spine.

Kidney Health and Kidney Disease Basics: Causes and Questions

What is kidney disease? The kidneys are a pair of fist-sized organs located at the bottom of the rib cage. There is one kidney on each side of the spine. Kidneys are essential to having a healthy body. They are mainly responsible for filtering waste products, excess water, and other impurities out of the blood.