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nephrologist

American  
[nuh-frahl-uhj-ist] / nəˈfrɑl ədʒ ɪst /

noun

  1. a physician specializing in nephrology.


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The study, led by Mayo Clinic nephrologist Fouad Chebib, M.D., was published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation.

From Science Daily Jun. 17, 2026

Franklin learned she had kidney disease in her 20s when a new primary-care doctor saw that her blood pressure was chronically high and sent her to a nephrologist.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 9, 2026

Doctors try to slow the decline of kidney function with existing medications and lifestyle modifications, said Dr. Melanie Hoenig, a nephrologist at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center who was not involved with the study.

From Seattle Times May 24, 2024

Think of the connections between muscles and nerves as a lock, and antibodies as a key, says Jim Weiss, a retired nephrologist and board member for the Stiff Person Syndrome Research Foundation.

From National Geographic Oct. 3, 2023

"Her nephrologist was really impressed that she could lose so much so quickly. Her health improved and her confidence as well."

From BBC Jan. 29, 2023

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