Does a nephrologist perform surgery?
A nephrologist sees patients with problems and conditions related to the kidneys or specific type of metabolic disorders. They conduct blood and urine tests to determine how well their kidneys are functioning. In some cases, they may also order an ultrasound or a kidney biopsy to get a better idea of the conditions.
However, nephrologists don’t typically perform surgeries. Operations and surgeries for the treatment of various kidney conditions are usually performed by urologists.