- 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.
- The kidneys have several vital functions, including: removing waste and excess fluid from the blood.
- Nephrologists specialize in the care and function of kidneys. They diagnose, treat, and prevent conditions and diseases related to the kidneys.
- They specialize in treating people whose kidneys are at or near failure or those with kidney disease and hypertension.
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