Dr. Cynthia G West M.D.?
Update this Profile
Dr. Cynthia G West M.D., Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist)
We verify the medical license of each FindaTopDoc Verified Doctor to ensure that their license is active and they are in good medical standing.

Dr. Cynthia G West M.D.

Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology

4/5(5)
1050 Bower Hill Rd Suite 204 Pittsburgh PA, 15243
Rating

4/5

About

Dr. Cynthia West is a nephrologist practicing in Pittsburgh, PA. Dr. West specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. West 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

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology

Provider Details

FemaleEnglish 36 years of experience

Dr. Cynthia G West M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 1050 Bower Hill Rd Suite 204

1050 Bower Hill Rd Suite 204 -
Pittsburgh, PA 15243
Get Direction
New patients: 412-232-8688

586 FULLING MILL RD -
MIDDLETOWN, PA 17057
Get Direction
New patients: 717-616-3318

Dr. Cynthia G West M.D.'s reviews

(5)
Write Review

Patient Experience with Dr. West


4.0

Based on 5 reviews

Dr. Cynthia G West M.D. has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 5 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

Recommended Articles

  • The 3 Types of Urinary Tract Infections

    Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are common worldwide, among both men and women, and they can occur at all ages. However, women are more likely to develop urinary tract infections than men. A UTI is caused by a bacterial infection in the urinary tract. When bacteria enter the urinary tract, they are...

  • What Is a Kidney Biopsy?

    A kidney biopsy, also called renal biopsy, is a medical procedure which involves taking a sample tissue of the kidney for laboratory analysis. This procedure helps your doctor know the type of disease on your kidney, how severe the disease is and the best treatment option. A kidney biopsy is also...

  • What Is a Renal Ultrasound Used For?

    UltrasoundIt is actually a diagnostic procedure. High-frequency sound waves are transmitted through the body's tissues that are inaudible to the human ear. This creates videos or photographic images of the internal structure of the body after the echoes are recorded and transformed.Many diseases and...

  • What Are the Signs and Symptoms of Kidney Stones?

    What are kidney stones?A kidney stone is a hard, crystal-like mineral substance formed within the kidney or urinary tract. In medical terms, it is known as nephrolithiasis. They are also called as renal calculi.Kidney stones can block the stream of urine and can result in urinary infection, kidney...

  • What Is a Basic Metabolic Panel (BMP) Used For?

    Basic Metabolic PanelA basic metabolic panel is a group of blood tests that will give healthcare providers important information about an individual's current metabolic status, which includes kidney function, blood sugar levels, acid-base balance, and electrolyte balance. Having a combination of...

  • 5 Tips on Living with Kidney Stones

    According to scientific research, around 15% of the world’s population is living with kidney stones. Among these people, 20% are men while 5% are women. Kidney stones is a condition which is very common especially in men. It is also among the most painful infections since it affects the urinary...

Nearby Providers

Nearest Hospitals

ST CLAIR HOSPITALl

1000 BOWER HILL ROAD PITTSBURGH PA 15243

Head east 96 ft
Turn left 80 ft
Turn right 92 ft
Turn left 164 ft
Turn left onto North Wren Drive 664 ft
Turn left onto Bower Hill Road 639 ft
Turn left 93 ft
Turn left 362 ft
You have arrived at your destination, on the left

UPMC MERCYl

1400 LOCUST STREET PITTSBURGH PA 15219

Head east 96 ft
Turn left 80 ft
Turn right 92 ft
Turn left 164 ft
Turn left onto North Wren Drive 664 ft
Turn left onto Bower Hill Road 5154 ft
Turn left onto Cochran Road (US 19) 913 ft
Turn right onto Beverly Road (US 19) 3743 ft
Continue left onto McFarland Road (US 19) 1845 ft
Continue straight onto Banksville Road (US 19) 2.0 mi
Take the ramp onto US 19 2239 ft
Merge left onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway West (I 376) 1895 ft
Continue straight onto Fort Pitt Tunnel (I 376) 3619 ft
Continue straight onto Fort Pitt Bridge (I 376) 1186 ft
Keep right at the fork onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East (I 376) 2847 ft
Take the ramp on the left towards Grant Street 635 ft
Continue straight onto Grant Street (Purple Belt) 1092 ft
Turn right onto Forbes Avenue 3674 ft
Turn right onto Marion Street 564 ft
You have arrived at your destination, on the right

ALLEGHENY GENERAL HOSPITALl

320 EAST NORTH AVENUE PITTSBURGH PA 15212

Head east 96 ft
Turn left 80 ft
Turn right 92 ft
Turn left 164 ft
Turn left onto North Wren Drive 664 ft
Turn left onto Bower Hill Road 5154 ft
Turn left onto Cochran Road (US 19) 913 ft
Turn right onto Beverly Road (US 19) 3743 ft
Continue left onto McFarland Road (US 19) 1845 ft
Continue straight onto Banksville Road (US 19) 2.0 mi
Take the ramp onto US 19 2239 ft
Merge left onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway West (I 376) 1895 ft
Continue straight onto Fort Pitt Tunnel (I 376) 3619 ft
Continue straight onto Fort Pitt Bridge (I 376) 1186 ft
Keep left at the fork towards I 279 North 4935 ft
Take the ramp on the right towards PA 28 North: Chestnut Street 1621 ft
Merge right onto PA 28 1083 ft
Take the ramp on the left 605 ft
Turn left onto East Ohio Street 1381 ft
Turn right onto Cedar Avenue 1104 ft
Turn left onto East North Avenue 34 ft
Turn right 82 ft
You have arrived at your destination, on the right

HOLY SPIRIT HOSPITALl

503 NORTH 21ST STREET CAMP HILL PA 17011

Head west 119 ft
Turn right 125 ft
Turn left onto Fulling Mill Road 3863 ft
Take the ramp on the left 2097 ft
Merge left onto PA 283 4818 ft
Take the ramp on the right towards I 283 North: Harrisburg 2427 ft
Merge left onto I 283 2.1 mi
Take the ramp on the left towards I 83 South: Harrisburg 2134 ft
Merge right onto Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Memorial Highway (I 83) 3.1 mi
Continue straight onto John Harris Memorial Bridge (I 83) 3603 ft
Take the ramp on the right 2394 ft
Go straight onto Lowther Street 408 ft
Turn right onto South 3rd Street 2524 ft
Turn left onto Carlisle Pike 1.4 mi
Turn right onto North 21st Street 4308 ft
Turn right onto Holy Spirit Hospital Drive 1407 ft
You have arrived at your destination, on the right

PINNACLE HEALTH HOSPITALSl

409 SOUTH SECOND STREET HARRISBURG PA 17105

Head west 119 ft
Turn right 125 ft
Turn left onto Fulling Mill Road 3863 ft
Take the ramp on the left 2097 ft
Merge left onto PA 283 4818 ft
Take the ramp on the right towards I 283 North: Harrisburg 2427 ft
Merge left onto I 283 2.1 mi
Take the ramp on the left towards I 83 South: Harrisburg 2134 ft
Merge right onto Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Memorial Highway (I 83) 2.9 mi
Take the ramp on the right towards Capitol 1608 ft
Continue straight onto South 2nd Street 856 ft
Turn right onto Paxton Street 169 ft
Make a slight left 112 ft
Go straight onto South 2nd Street 455 ft
You have arrived at your destination, on the right

MILTON S HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTERl

500 UNIVERSITY DRIVE HERSHEY PA 17033

Head west 119 ft
Turn right 125 ft
Turn right onto Fulling Mill Road 2935 ft
Turn right onto North Union Street 1411 ft
Take the ramp on the left towards PA 283 East: Lancaster 2161 ft
Merge left onto PA 283 1420 ft
Take the ramp on the right towards Middletown 1890 ft
Keep left at the fork towards Hummelstown 239 ft
Turn left onto Vine Street 2739 ft
Continue straight onto Middletown Road 1.3 mi
Turn right onto Wood Road 1.6 mi
Turn left onto Bullfrog Valley Road 1626 ft
Turn right onto Life Lion Drive 1607 ft
Continue straight onto Campus Drive 913 ft
Turn right onto Crescent Drive 878 ft
You have arrived at your destination, on the right