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Your Nephrology Care Team at UPMC

Your nephrology care team will include UPMC experts who will work together to diagnose and treat your acute or chronic kidney condition.


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Who’s Part of My Nephrology Care Team?

Depending on your condition and needs, your team may include experts from a variety of specialty areas, including:

  • Advanced practitioner — Nurse practitioners and physician assistants who have special training in treating kidney disease and collaborate with your nephrologist.
  • Nephrologist — Also known as a kidney doctor, your nephrologist will lead your kidney care team. Nephrologists specialize in treating kidney disease, managing dialysis care, and providing treatment before and after kidney transplant.
  • Nephrology nurse — Licensed, registered nurses who care for patients with kidney disease.
  • Patient care technician — Works under the supervision of a nephrology nurse to administer and monitor dialysis treatment.
  • Registered dietitian — Also known as renal dietitians, your registered dietitian can help you design and follow an eating plan that supports kidney health.
  • Renal technologist or technician — Maintain dialysis machines and order dialysis supplies.
  • Social worker — Provide counseling and support to help patients and families cope with a kidney disease diagnosis and make referrals for supportive services that address needs and enhance quality of life.
  • Transplant coordinator — Registered nurses or physician assistants who manage the transplant process, including scheduling tests, appointments, and procedures, answering questions and educating patients before and after the transplant.
  • Transplant surgeon — A surgical specialist who performs a kidney transplant.

Why Choose UPMC for Nephrology Care?

When you choose UPMC for nephrology care, you will receive:

  • Access to world-class nephrology expertise — Our world-renowned experts treat the full spectrum of kidney diseases using the latest diagnostic and treatment techniques.
  • A full range of treatment options — We'll work with you to develop a treatment plan that slows the progression of your disease as much as possible and improves your quality of life.
  • Multidisciplinary care — If you need advanced kidney treatment, we partner with special dialysis clinics, experts in supportive care, and kidney transplant surgeons.
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