Clinician visit with nephrologist review

Things begin with a General Medicine clinician who already has your labs and history. They review your kidney results and symptoms, consult a kidney specialist from our network, and map out a plan. A months-long nephrology wait turns into a clear direction in days.

No — your General Medicine clinician is your point of contact, and they consult a kidney specialist for you. Because they already have your labs and your story, there's no months-long wait and nothing to re-explain. They bring the specialist's input back and coordinate what's next, like more testing or a medication change.

You don't need to have that figured out before you book. Your General Medicine clinician reviews your symptoms and history first, and that's exactly what tells them whether nephrology is the right fit — or whether a different specialist or a different kind of care would serve you better. If it's the latter, they'll point you there instead of moving forward with a review that isn't the right match, so you don't waste a visit going down the wrong path.

Often, yes. It's well suited to interpreting kidney labs, managing blood pressure that affects the kidneys, or assessing early changes in kidney function, all of which start with bloodwork and history. Some situations need in-person care or imaging, and certain symptoms — little to no urine output, severe swelling with trouble breathing, or confusion — need emergency care. Your clinician will tell you which path fits and arrange testing when needed.

Yes, in most cases. Your clinician can give you a specialist-informed assessment, order or interpret labs and imaging, and adjust medications where appropriate. If your situation needs an in-person nephrologist, you'll leave with a clear path forward — and your clinician stays involved as your care moves forward.