You should consider seeing a nephrologist if you experience symptoms such as swelling in your legs or around your eyes, changes in urination (frequency, color, or pain), persistent fatigue, high blood pressure that’s difficult to control, foamy urine, or unexplained anemia. If you have risk factors like diabetes, hypertension, a family history of kidney disease, or previous kidney issues, regular kidney health check-ups are important.

For healthy individuals without risk factors, routine kidney function tests during annual physical exams are usually sufficient. If you have risk factors such as diabetes, hypertension, or a family history of kidney disease, more frequent monitoring — usually every 6 to 12 months — is recommended. Your nephrologist will advise on the best schedule based on your health status.

Nephrologists are doctors who diagnose and treat kidney diseases primarily through medications and non-surgical therapies. Kidney surgeons (urologists or transplant surgeons) perform surgical procedures on the kidneys, such as removing kidney stones, kidney transplantation, or other surgical interventions. Often, patients see a nephrologist first who may refer them to a surgeon if surgery is required.

Common kidney tests include blood tests like serum creatinine and eGFR to assess kidney function, urinalysis, kidney ultrasound, CT scans, kidney biopsy, and sometimes specialized tests like 24-hour urine collection. The tests ordered depend on your symptoms and initial evaluation findings.

Yes, we provide emergency care for acute kidney conditions such as sudden kidney failure, severe electrolyte imbalances, or complications related to dialysis. Our nephrology team is available 24/7, and we offer state-of-the-art dialysis services and rapid intervention for kidney emergencies.