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Dr. Penny Elizabeth DeFranco, M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist)
Dr. Penny DeFranco is a nephrologist practicing in Belleville, NJ. Dr. DeFranco specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. DeFranco most typically treats conditions like kidney stones, chronic kidney disease, acute renal failure, polycystuc kidney disease, high blood pressure and more. Nephrologists are also experts on kidney transplantation and dialysis. They are usually referred to by primary care physicians for problems related to the kidneys, and while they can perform tests to diagnose kidney disorders, they do not perform surgeries.
39 years
Experience
Dr. Penny Elizabeth DeFranco, M.D.
- Belleville, NJ
- Universidad Tecnológica de Santiago
- Accepting new patients
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What should I do if my GFR is low?
Please provide me with more information.Your age, gender, serum creatinine level and GFR as noted on your labs.How do you feel?Are you eating ok, is your energy good are you able READ MORE
Please provide me with more information.Your age, gender, serum creatinine level and GFR as noted on your labs.How do you feel?Are you eating ok, is your energy good are you able to get through your day?
What are the treatment options for epididymitis?
You should refer that to a urologist.
Can COVID infection cause kidney damage 2 months after?
Unfortunately yes. the kidneys can be affected by COVID.
What lab tests indicate a kidney infection?
You need a urinalysis, urine culture, and sensitivity. These are from urine samples. A complete blood count would be helpful also. If the examining physician has a strong suspicion READ MORE
You need a urinalysis, urine culture, and sensitivity. These are from urine samples. A complete blood count would be helpful also. If the examining physician has a strong suspicion of kidney infection (pain, fever, chills, nausea), they may order a CT scan also. If you think you have an infection, drink lots of water until you get evaluated. But do go get evaluated.
Good luck and feel better.
Good luck and feel better.
What causes a bladder infection?
Are you male or female? Common causes include not enough water intake daily.
Is it normal to even have a trace of blood in urine?
In females, it is common to see blood in the urine around their periods. Hydrate and repeat the urinalysis between your periods.
