Nephrology

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

Diabetes Condition Center

Heart Health Condition Center

Locations

Abbott Northwestern Hospital

Allina Medical Clinic: Nephrology services

Mercy Hospital

New Ulm Medical Center

United Hospital

Unity Hospital

First published: 03/14/2007
Last updated: 03/14/2007

Reviewed by: Bruce McCarthy, MD, chief medical officer, Allina Medical Clinic