Nephrology
Saint Francis nephrologists specialize in the study of the function and diseases of the kidney. Treatment of kidney disorders often involves the use of medication and/or dialysis Patients are often referred to nephrologists for chronic or acute renal failure, Hematuria or blood loss in the urine, Proteinuria or high levels of protien in the urine, kidney stones, cancer of the kidney and chronic urinary tract infections. Nephrologists also specialize in the care of electrolyte disorders and hypertenstion.
At Saint Francis, nephrologists are also a vital part of the kidney transplant team.
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