Diagnosis, treatment and long term management of kidney disease
Kidney disease is usually silent in its early stages, which is why so much of nephrology is about finding it before it announces itself. Dr. Elizabeth Villanueva treats conditions ranging from kidney failure and glomerular disease to recurrent urinary infections, with a plan built around each patient rather than around the diagnosis alone.
Diagnosis and treatment of conditions that damage the kidney's filtering units, protecting the function that remains.
Comprehensive management to slow progression and preserve quality of life, whether the loss of function is gradual or sudden.
Specialized treatment for recurrent infections, preventing complications and protecting long term kidney health.
Care for this pregnancy complication, protecting the health of both mother and baby, and following kidney health afterward.
Diagnosis and management of stones, with the emphasis on finding out why they formed so the next one can be prevented.
Strategies to protect kidney function and delay or avoid dialysis, particularly in patients with diabetes and chronic kidney disease.
The glomeruli are the structures in the kidney responsible for filtering blood and removing waste. When they stop working properly, warning signs appear that need attention before permanent damage sets in.
With timely diagnosis and individualized treatment, these conditions can be controlled and kidney function protected over the long term.
Kidney failure occurs when the kidneys lose their ability to filter waste and keep fluids and electrolytes in balance. The loss can be gradual or sudden, and it needs specialized care to prevent complications.