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Urologists and nephrologists are both medical specialists, but they focus on different aspects of the urinary system and related conditions. Here are the key differences between these two medical specialties: Focus of Practice: Urologists: Urologists are medical doctors who specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders related to the urinary tract and the male reproductive system. This includes conditions affecting the kidneys, bladder, ureters, urethra, and male reproductive organs such as the prostate, testes, and penis. Urologists perform surgical procedures, including those related to urological cancers, kidney stones, and urinary incontinence. Nephrologists: Nephrologists are medical doctors who specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of kidney diseases and disorders. They primarily focus on the kidneys' function and how they filter waste and excess fluids from the body. Nephrologists manage various kidney-related conditions, including chronic kidney disease (CKD), kidney stones, electrolyte imbalances, hypertension (high blood pressure) related to kidney issues, and kidney transplantation. They do not perform surgical procedures but work closely with urologists and surgeons when surgical intervention is required. Training and Education: Urologists: To become a urologist, one must complete medical school followed by an urology residency program, which typically lasts five years. Urologists may also pursue additional training in subspecialties such as pediatric urology, female urology, or urologic oncology Nephrologists: To become a nephrologist, individuals must complete medical school and then complete an internal medicine residency program, which usually lasts three years. After this, they undergo a nephrology fellowship, which typically takes an additional two to three years. This extensive training focuses on the management of kidney-related diseases.. Dr Santosh Agrawal Urologist, Andrologist and Kidney Transplant Surgeon, Bhopal, MP, India Email address : [email protected] APPOINTMENT 0755 4086009 ( bansal Hospital) Website: www.drsantoshagrawal.com