I'm moving to the Cincinnati area later this month. Can anyone suggest a good nephrologist there?

[jodaer]

Or how to go about finding a new and good doctor. I've tried zocdoc but they can't seem to come up with anyone.

[Bananas2007]

I am in the area as well so I'm just following to see which suggestions pop up. Husband has a first time appointment coming up so I cannot give you a recommendation to his doctor yet but will keep you updated.

[jodaer in reply to Bananas2007]

Please do. I'm anxious about finding a new one. If you don't mind, can you share the doctor's name?

[Bananas2007 in reply to jodaer]

Sure thing. But he's in NKY. Dr. AI N Tran. My husband hasnt been officially diagnosed yet and this will be his first Nephrologist appointment. But he has persistent proteinuria and his blood test are in the stage 2 category.

[jodaer in reply to Bananas2007]

He looks good. Rather far from where I will be, about 35 miles but if he's good might be worth the trip. I will be in Maineville, are you close?

[Bewray]

Dr. Kotangel Kant. University of Cincinnati.

[Bananas2007 in reply to Bewray]

I am adding him to my list. Just in case. Does he like the newest way to test GFR or is he more old school?

[jodaer in reply to Bewray]

Thanks, he looks pretty good too.

[Bewray in reply to jodaer]

Don't know. He will have a litholink test(independent 24 hr urine) ordered. It is a better determination of ckd issues. If you keep to proper meds, good renal diet you should be okay. Creatinine and b.u.n are the most important numbers for ckd. We often get too wrapped up in our numbers. And this is worrying. IF you can get a COMPETENT doctor who will listen-- that is the blessing I wish you well.

[orangecity41 NKF Ambassador in reply to Bewray]

Agree in getting a competent Doctor who will listen to you is important

[WYOAnne NKF Ambassador]

You can just google "Cincinnati Nephrologist in area". Several Nephrology Clinics will come up. Can click on their websites. Find individual doctors and then look them up individually.OR

Can google "Best Nephrologist in Cincinnati area" and can look up individual doctors and see reviews.

This is what I did when we moved from the Milwaukee area to Casper, WY. I was ready to go down to Denver, U of CO for my kidney care. I found out there was great care right here in Casper.

[jodaer]

That's right, I had forgotten that Medicare has lists of doctors. I'll look there too Thanks

[jodaer]

Oh no, will never go to anything other than original Medicare. I can go where and see whoever I want. No problems. also have tricare4life as secondary. I've yet to pay a dime for anything

[jodaer]

Tricare4life is retired military on Medicare. They pay for all meds with very low co-pays. 10 29 & 49. They pick up the 20% Medicare doesn't pay for.

[jodaer]

Thanks, we don't pay our military a lot but the benefits are great, especially if you stay for 20+years.