Condition

Chronic Kidney Disease

A gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or high blood pressure.

Also called: ckd, kidney disease, reduced kidney function, low gfr

Who Can Help with Chronic Kidney Disease?

Nephrologists
A physician who treats kidney disease, high blood pressure related to the kidneys, and patients on dialysis.
Internists
A physician who specializes in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness in adults. Many internists serve as primary care doctors.
Family Doctors
A physician who provides checkups, preventive care and treatment for common illnesses for patients of all ages. Family doctors also manage long-term conditions and refer to specialists when needed.
Geriatricians
A physician who specializes in the health of older adults, including memory problems, falls, frailty and managing many medicines at once.
Hospitalists
A physician who cares for patients while they are admitted to the hospital, then hands care back to their regular doctor at discharge.
Dietitians
A nutrition expert who creates eating plans to manage health conditions such as diabetes, kidney disease, food allergies and weight.
Transplant Surgeons
A surgeon who performs organ transplants, such as kidney, liver and pancreas transplants.
Dialysis Centers
A center where people with kidney failure receive dialysis treatments.

Cities where practice websites say they offer it.

General information, not medical advice. Ask a provider about chronic kidney disease and what is right for you.