nephrologist
/nɪˈfrɑlədʒɪst/
noun
- A doctor who specializes in treating diseases of the kidneys.
- She decided to become a nephrologist after her grandfather suffered from kidney failure.
- After my blood test showed high creatinine, my primary care doctor referred me to a nephrologist.
- The nephrologist explained that I needed to start dialysis to help filter my blood.