Most primary care physicians (PCP) are able to manage early stage chronic kidney disease (CKD). I have generally recommended referral to a nephrologist when the estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) is less than 30 milliliters per minute per 1.73 … Read on blog or Reader Ask the Doctor Read on blog or Reader Hi, My mom's family doctor keeps saying her kidneys are good but for the last year her GFR has been in the 50s. Should I get a different opinion because he has not told us that she is in stage 3a? And would it be wise to get her in to see a nephrologist now? National Kidney Foundation May 1 Most primary care physicians (PCP) are able to manage early stage chronic kidney disease (CKD). I have generally recommended referral to a nephrologist when the estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) is less than 30 milliliters per minute per 1.73 meters squared. Referral to a nephrologist sooner that that may be necessary if there is doubt […] Read more of this post Like

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