Nephrology is the medical specialty that treats diseases and problems of the kidneys. A nephrologist is a doctor who cares for people with diseases and conditions that affect the kidneys. Our specialists diagnose and provide treatment for conditions such as kidney stones, dialysis, and a multitude of syndromes and disorders.
Roughly the size of a person’s fist, the kidneys are two bean-shaped organs located just below the ribcage on either side of the spine. Each kidney is connected to the bladder by a thin tube called a ureter. Among other duties, the kidneys are responsible for helping filter waste and toxins from the blood, mixing these substances with excess water so they can be removed from the body as urine.
Our team of board-certified Pediatric Nephrologists and specially-trained support staff is united every day in pursuit of one life-changing mission: providing the gold standard of kidney disease diagnosis and treatment for children and families in El Paso, Texas. They work hand-in-glove with other departments to provide the comprehensive, advanced, personalized care every child deserves.
