1. a physician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of kidney diseases and disorders
Usage: medical profession; count noun

Examples

• My doctor referred me to a nephrologist after my kidney function tests came back abnormal.
• The nephrologist recommended dialysis to help manage the patient's chronic kidney disease.
• She decided to become a nephrologist because she wanted to help people with renal conditions.
• The nephrologist examined the biopsy results to determine the cause of the kidney damage.
• Patients with diabetes often see a nephrologist to prevent kidney complications.
• The hospital hired two new nephrologists to expand its nephrology department.