A friend of mine has a GSD who is in desperate need of a kidney specialist in the NY/CT/NJ area. The one who her Vet referred her to had horrible reviews. Does anyone have any Kidney Specialists they can recommend? Thank you so much in advance.

I didn't know that nephrology or kidney disease was a specialty in veterinary medicine. I think most kidney disease is handled by veterinary internal medicine specialists. So I think it might be difficult to find someone who truly specializes in kidneys.

But I found the following book on Amazon. I think your friend might try contacting the authors for recommendations. That's what I do when I want a specialized area of internal medicine.

Canine and Feline Nephrology and Urology by Dennis J. Chew DVM DACVIM, Stephen P. DiBartola DVM DACVIM, and Patricia Schenck DVM PhD (Nov 3, 2010)

You might try Cornell University.

The first two authors of the book I cited are at Ohio State in Colombus. I would call them to find a referral; veterinary medicine is still a small enough profession that it is likely that they would know others who specialize in kidney disorders.

But as Melody says, Cornell is a darn good vet school and might be an excellent place to look. Here's a renal specialist at Cornell:

Dr. Karen Hilling, DVM, DACVIM

A Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine, Dr. Karen Hilling has clinical interests that include: all things to do with the kidneys and urinary system (urology), intestinal disease and endoscopy, hepatic diseases, endocrinology, immune-mediated diseases, blood disorders (hematology), interventional radiology, and critical care.

I would immediately contact Cornell......they have specialist in everything !!

Thank you all so much! You were very helpful. I will pass this along to her.

Not sure of the circumstances of her dogs kidney issues but once she sees a specialist there is great info on KF and supplements and diet to support the kidneys at www.dogaware.com

Wishing your friend all the best and hoping they caught this early and can reverse the levels or at least keep it in check.

Thank you all again, very much. I will pass on the link.

Hi,

Cornell has just opened a clinic in Stamford, CT, which might be closer for your friend and easier to get to with the winter weather.

http://www.news.cornell.edu/stories/June10/VetCollegeStamford.html

My best wishes to your friend and her dog.

Thank you!! She contacted them this morning and is headed over there next week. Thank you so very much!

Try Dr. Salmeri
Red Bank Veterinary Hospital
197 Hance Avenue
Tinton Falls, NJ 07724
732-747-3636

He is who did the surgery on my Ectopic Ureter puppy.

Julie