Expertise
25Nephrology specialists
Bringing years of experience to your care.
Why choose Geisinger for nephrology?
Here, your kidney health starts with nephrology specialists who listen and help filter out anything that doesn’t support your long-term goals. Backed by a nationally recognized health system, they’re ready to care for everything from blood in the urine (hematuria) and high blood pressure to kidney stones.
This expertise is certified by the American Heart Association as a Comprehensive Hypertension Center. So if you have high blood pressure, you’re working with specialists recognized as leaders in the field.
For more complex needs, we offer a PKD Center of Excellence for polycystic kidney disease, and other clinics focused on chronic kidney disease and weight management. And if you need a kidney transplant, our dedicated transplant program can help find a match.
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What is nephrology?
Nephrology is the branch of medicine focused on the kidneys and kidney conditions. Your kidneys filter waste from your blood, regulate blood pressure and help keep your bones strong. If they’re not working right, a nephrologist can help.
What does a nephrologist do?
Nephrologists (kidney doctors) diagnose and treat all types of kidney disease and conditions that affect kidney function, including renal hypertension. They can also help you manage your kidney condition or kidney failure long-term with dialysis, transplants or other treatments.
How are high blood pressure and kidney disease connected?
Almost 1 in 2 American adults has high blood pressure (hypertension). And it’s one of the leading causes of kidney disease. Symptoms of high blood pressure can include:
- Chest pain
- Difficulty breathing
- Fatigue or confusion
- Irregular heartbeat
- Severe headaches
If you regularly have any of these symptoms, talk to your doctor. They may not mean high blood pressure, but it’s worth ruling out.