Kidney disease is usually quiet until it is advanced. Seeing a kidney specialist earlier gives you more ways to protect the function you still have — and more time to decide what happens next.
Most people learn about kidney trouble from a lab result rather than a symptom. That news is unsettling — and it is also the point where there is the most left to work with.
Our nephrologists look for the cause, treat the things that are driving the loss, and explain every step in language you can repeat to your family. You stay in charge of the decisions; we make sure you understand them.
Getting started is simpler than most people expect.
Call (731) 300-6155 or ask your doctor to send a referral. We look at your history first so the visit starts where you are, not at the beginning.
A nephrologist reviews your labs, blood pressure and medications, then explains in plain language what is driving the change and what can be adjusted.
You leave with a written plan and a clinic that knows your name. We track your numbers over time and change course when something is not working.
Three areas cover the reason for most first visits. Each one links to a fuller explanation written for patients, not clinicians.
The largest part of what we do. We explain your eGFR and urine protein, look for the cause behind the numbers, and build a plan aimed at slowing the loss of function — including diet, blood pressure and medication review.
High blood pressure both damages kidneys and is caused by them. We look for secondary causes and treat the pair together to protect the heart as well.
Hypertension clinicReferral for transplant evaluation can begin well before dialysis is on the table. We coordinate the workup and living-donor conversations early, when there is room to plan.
Kidney transplant supportWe also treat Dialysis careKidney stonesAcute kidney injury
If kidneys do fail, there is more than one path: transplant, dialysis at home, dialysis at a center, or supportive care without dialysis. Our plain-language guide lays them side by side so families can read it together, calmly, ahead of time.
Or send them straight to options.thekidneyexperts.com — easy to share with family, a caregiver, or a referring clinician.
Twenty years of nephrology in West Tennessee, coordinated across more than 25 dialysis units, adds up to a record we are willing to publish.
Practice records, 2021–2026. Individual results vary.
When referrals are clear, people can reach kidney care sooner — while there is still time to protect kidney function.
The figures beside this describe referrals to the practice as a whole. Nothing here is tied to a person, a chart, or a visit.
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Unedited Google reviews from people seen at our West Tennessee clinics.
Willaim Swink
Jackson · 5 months ago
“So far I have enjoyed my experience with the team at the Kidney Experts. My original appointment was during the recent ice/snow storm, therefore, 8 had a virtual appointment with the doctor and his staff. Recently diagnosed with kidney cancer I had many concerns but the doctor reassured me that I would be well looked after. Since the initial call i have had frequent interactions with the staff monitoring my health! I have received some good advice on how to handle my kidney issues. I strongly recommend using The Kidney Experts in situations such as mine!”
Lori Rolo
Union City · 8 months ago
kidney experts are awesome...I get in & out in a timely manner...they are all friendly & helpful w any questions I have...Lisa is very knowledgeable & very thorough...I appreciate …
Jeannette Stone
Jackson · a month ago
Everyone was polite and caring. They seemed legitimately concerned about my health and what could be done about my current situation. No photos.
Rebecca Osbourn
Covington · 11 months ago
My experience at Kidney experts was excellent Leslie Baum was good she found an answer to my health problems it was low iron I have been to countless doctors and none of them test…
Barbara Burton
Covington · a year ago
I must say my experience with The Kidney Experts from my initial phone call was exceptional. The receptionist was so helpful in getting me an appointment to coincide with my husba…
Reviews sourced live from Google across all TKE locations. Refreshed on each visit. See every review on Google.
If you already receive dialysis, your nephrologist can usually keep seeing you at the unit you go to now — across Jackson, Dyersburg, Union City, Covington and the towns around them.
It starts with one appointment, earlier than most people think to make it.
