Dr. Paul H Pronovost MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
140 Grandview Ave Suite 101 Waterbury CT, 06708About
Dr. Paul Pronovost is a nephrologist practicing in Waterbury, CT. Dr. Pronovost specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Pronovost 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.
Education and Training
Univ Of Ct Sch Of Med- Farmington Ct 1990
Temple University School of Medicine
University of Connecticut School of Medicine 1990
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineDr. Paul H Pronovost MD's Practice location
Dr. Paul H Pronovost MD's reviews
Write ReviewPatient Experience with Dr. Pronovost
Recommended Articles
- Blood in Urine: What is a Urine Test?
When you pee and see a stream of rusty red urine, the sight fills you with a sense of dread. You suspect that the discoloration is due to the presence of blood. A pungent odor may fuel the anxiety. The only way to confirm suspicions is through a urinalysis recommended by a primary caregiver. A...
- What Is Rhabdomyolysis: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment
IntroductionRhabdomyolysis is a complex medical condition that involves a rapid destruction of the skeletal muscle tissues along with the release of muscle proteins and other muscle cell contents to leak outside of the cells and into the bloodstream. This leakage includes the following muscle...
- How Do Kidney Stones Develop?
Kidney stones are a condition that affects around 15 percent of the world's population. For reasons unknown, the condition's prevalence has increased over the last 30 years. Kidney stones more often affect men than women. What are kidney stones?Kidney stones or renal lithiasis is the formation of...
- What Could Lead to Nephrotic Syndrome?
IntroductionNephrotic syndrome refers to a group of symptoms that occur when there is something wrong with your kidneys. It can affect people of all ages and is often treatable. Kidney damage may be suspected if an individual shows any of the following symptoms:...
- What Is Renal Ultrasound Used For?
A renal ultrasound is actually a diagnostic procedure, wherein high-frequency sound waves are transmitted through the body tissues that are inaudible to the human ear. The echoes recorded into videos or images of the internal structures of the body.A wide range of diseases and conditions can be...
- What Causes Kidney Stones? How to Prevent and Treat Kidney Stones
Kidney stones are also known as renal calculi. The occurrence of kidney stones is known as nephrolithiasis. Kidney stones in the urinary tract lead to a condition known as ureterolithiasis. Kidney stones are seen as a common occurrence in the medical world. One in twenty people tend to suffer from...
Nearby Providers
- Dr. Anthony J Cusano MD140 Grandview Avenue Waterbury CT 06708
- Dr. Sandeep Tiyyagura MD140 GRANDVIEW AVE WATERBURY CT 06708
- Dr. Marc A Ciampi M.D.140 Grandview Ave Waterbury CT 06708
- Rasha Alawieh MD64 ROBBINS ST WATERBURY CT 06708
- Dr. Parham Eftekhari D.O.64 Robbins St Waterbury CT 06708