What kind of doctor treats kidney problems?

FPs amd Urologists: If you have your general run-of-the-mill bladder infection that worsens to a kidney infection, your pcp may be able to treat you. On the other end of the spectrum are urologists, who for instance may be able to remove a kidney cancer. An internist may be able to manage kidney damage caused by diabetes. It all depends on what the kidney problem is -- talk to your family doc first for direction.

Nephrology/urology: In addition to primary care providers, nephrologists and urologists specialize in kidney disorders. Nephrologists are the medical specialists, urologists are surgical specialists.