
Oksana I Nimkevych M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
200 W Esplanade Ave Kenner LA, 70065About
Dr. Oksana Nimkevych is a nephrologist practicing in Kenner, LA. Dr. Nimkevych specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Nimkevych 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.
Board Certification
Adolescent Medicine (Internal Medicine)
Nephrology (Internal Medicine)
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Can being dehydrated cause kidney problems?
Absolutely yes! It can lead to Acute renal failure and cause long term chronic kidney disease. Please watch this video for more detailed answer. https://youtu.be/dKX-CBGiLU8 READ MORE
When to go to the ER for bloody urine?
Please go to ED now. Based on your urine color, you might be dehydrated. Please see this video: https://youtu.be/dKX-CBGiLU8 READ MORE
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OCHSNER MEDICAL CENTER KENNERl
180 WEST ESPLANADE AVENUE KENNER LA 70065ST CHARLES PARISH HOSPITALl
1057 PAUL MAILLARD ROAD LULING LA 70070OCHSNER MEDICAL CENTER KENNERl
180 WEST ESPLANADE AVENUE KENNER LA 70065