Please note: Dr. Singh is a primary care physician and does not take new patients for nephrology (kidney specialist) care. His primary care patients with kidney problems benefit from his active board certification in Nephrology as part of their primary care.
Why kidney health matters in primary care
About 1 in 7 American adults has chronic kidney disease, and most don't know it. Kidney damage usually causes no symptoms until it's advanced, but simple blood and urine tests can find it early, when treatment can slow or stop it.
How we protect your kidneys
- Screening: a yearly blood test (eGFR) and urine test (albumin-to-creatinine ratio) for patients with diabetes, high blood pressure or other risk factors.
- Blood pressure and blood sugar control: the most effective ways to protect your kidneys. High blood pressure care · Diabetes care
- Kidney-protective medicines: newer medicines that protect the kidneys and heart in people with diabetes or kidney disease, when appropriate.
- Medication safety: checking doses and avoiding medicines that can harm the kidneys, including some over-the-counter pain relievers. Medication management
- Coordinated specialist care: when advanced care is needed, we coordinate with a kidney specialist so your care stays connected.
Who should have their kidneys checked?
- Adults with diabetes or high blood pressure
- People with heart disease or obesity
- Anyone with a family history of kidney disease
- Adults over 60
- People of South Asian, African American, Hispanic or Native American heritage, who have higher rates of kidney disease
Frequently asked questions
Does Dr. Singh see new patients for kidney (nephrology) care?
No. Dr. Singh is a primary care physician and does not take new patients for nephrology care. His primary care patients benefit from his kidney expertise as part of their primary care.
What tests check kidney function?
A blood test called eGFR estimates how well your kidneys filter, and a urine test (albumin-to-creatinine ratio) checks for early kidney damage.
Can kidney disease be reversed?
Early kidney disease often can't be fully reversed, but good blood pressure and blood sugar control and kidney-protective medicines can slow or stop it from getting worse.