Nefrología
La nefrología es la rama de la medicina que se centra en los riñones. Un nefrólogo puede evaluar la función renal adecuada, identificar y tratar la enfermedad renal y brindar atención a los pacientes con cáncer de riñón.
Kidney specialists in San Antonio
Our kidney specialists work to ensure you are able to be your healthiest self.
Nephrology is the branch of medicine that focuses on the kidneys. A nephrologist is able to evaluate proper kidney function, identify and treat kidney disease and care for patients with kidney cancer. At Methodist Hospital Metropolitan, our compassionate team is here to provide high-level kidney care, including acute dialysis and dehydration treatment.
Symptoms of kidney disease
Early signs of kidney disease can be hard to detect. This is why it's important to understand the symptoms so you can take action before they get worse. We recommend seeing a kidney specialist for kidney care if you experience the following:
- Anemia
- Changes in urination
- Leg/flank pain
- Shortness of breath
- Swelling
- Uremia
Expert kidney care close to home
Our highly skilled team is equipped to provide a variety of inpatient treatment options such as acute dialysis, intravenous (IV) hydration, wound care and more. We accept patient transfers from our emergency rooms and other facilities and direct admission from physicians.
Our renal unit is located on the sixth floor of Methodist Hospital Metropolitan. We offer a parking garage, parking lot and valet parking. For visitor information, please call our renal unit at (210) 757-2665.