Nephrologists generally provide patient care to those with kidney disease, diabetes, hypertension, and substance abuse. Nephrologists may work in hospitals performing kidney transplants or in clinics managing dialysis. Nephrologists treat and manage acute and chronic renal disease. Physicians typically work long and irregular hours, up to sixty hours a week.

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Nephrologists Salary

Overall, Nephrologist salaries are based on years of experience, location, the type of facility and shifts.

According to Salary.com, the current median expected salary for a typical Nephrologist in the United States is $186,101.

The Allied Physicians Salary survey revealed a difference in annual salary of Nephrologists by years of experience as follows:

1-2 Years - $191,000
3 or More - $269,000
Maximum - $447,000

Salary.com also revealed slight differences in median expected annual salary according to geographic location:

Los Angeles: $212,112
Miami: $187,928
Atlanta: $188,464
Detroit: $207,880
New York: $222,083

Nephrologist Job Outlook

According to the US Department of Labor, job opportunities for physicians should be very good, especially in rural and low-income areas.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that the number of employment opportunities is expected to grow faster than average between now and 2014. The expanding healthcare industry is also demanding specialists in internal medicine like Nephrologists.

The demand for quality physician care, such as that of Nephrologists, depends on the demand of the community. In communities where substance abuse is prevalent there is a higher demand for Nephrologists.

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