MGH Renal Associates (2024)

FAQs

Who is the chief of nephrology at MGH? ›

About Eugene Rhee, MD

His laboratory studies kidney metabolism using epidemiologic, physiologic, and experimental approaches, with the goal to identify novel markers and mediators of kidney disease and its complications.

Patients are referred when their renal function deteriorates to approximately 15%. This indicates that a patient may need supportive treatment in the future and this clinic is designed to have time to discuss all the options with a patient.

A nephrologist is the best doctor to treat you if you have a condition that affects your kidneys or kidney function. A urologist is a doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating conditions that affect your urinary system. Your urinary system includes your bladder, urethra, ureters and kidneys.

Doctors in renal medicine (also known as nephrologists) diagnose and treat diseases of the kidneys. This could include inherited conditions like polycystic kidney disease (where cysts grow in both kidneys), auto-immune disorders (where the body attacks its own tissues) and kidney tumours.

Mass General is not only the original teaching hospital of Harvard Medical School, but also its largest, and nearly all our staff physicians serve as faculty.

Nephrology is the field of medicine that focuses on diagnosing and treating diseases that affect the kidneys. Like urologists, nephrologists receive extensive education and training in their field. Unlike urology, the scope of nephrology does not include other parts of the urologic system.

Consultation and/or comanagement with a kidney disease care team is advisable for patients with stage 3 CKD (GFR, 30-59 mL/min/1.73 m²).

Whilst all fluid counts towards your fluid intake, water is one of the healthiest choices when it comes to maintaining kidney health. Sip water little and often. Women should aim to drink eight 200ml glasses of fluid a day. Men should aim to drink ten 200ml glasses of fluid a day.

Most people with Stage 1 CKD do not have any symptoms that affect their health, which is why many people do not know they have it.

What is the best hospital in the US for kidneys? ›

U.S. News & World Report has released the 31st edition of its “Best Hospitals” rankings, which includes the best hospitals for nephrology. For 2020 to 2021, the Mayo Clinic again ranked number one.

Common renal medications include but are not limited to phosphate binders, erythropoietin-stimulating agents (ESA), intravenous (IV) iron agents, B complex vitamins, and immunosuppressants.

Seeing a doctor when you have stage 3 CKD

As stage 3 progresses, a patient should see a nephrologist (a doctor who specializes in treating kidney disease). Nephrologists examine patients and perform lab tests so they can gather information about their condition to offer the best advice for treatment.

Comprehensive Medical History Review

Your first appointment with a kidney specialist will typically begin with a thorough review of your medical history. The nephrologist will inquire about any existing conditions, such as diabetes and hypertension, which can significantly impact kidney function.