Nephrology specialists at Pentucket Medical bring not only their expertise to the treatment of kidney diseases but also the attitude that you, the patient, deserve the very best. Effective treatment of multi-faceted diseases like electrolyte disorders, hypertension, and end-stage renal disease require a team approach. Pentucket Medical is ideally set up for this. Your nephrology specialist understands that your Primary Care Physician plays a key role in managing your health concerns. And with our integrated system of care, your nephrologist is in constant contact with your Primary Care Physician. Our Electronic Medical Record (EMR) allows those who are caring for you to have consistently accurate, current health information for you.
Pentucket Medical recognizes that it can be scary when you’re facing something as complicated as kidney disease. Dr. Tarkan, MD a board certified nephrologist at Pentucket Medical wants you to know that if you “have diabetes, hypertension, or chronic kidney disease, [you] shouldn’t be afraid. There is so much that can be done to preserve kidney function and prevent problems if we all work together and take the right steps to prevent complications.” Pentucket Medical looks to empower you through communication and education.
What do your kidneys do?
Hear from Dr. Joshua Tarkan,
Pentucket Medical Nephrology
As Dr. Tarkan explains, “Education for patients particularly with chronic kidney disease is of paramount importance because it’s a multi-faceted disease, and the more they understand, then of course the better they can work with the disease process.” In facing your healthcare challenges, we understand the vital role of trust and honesty between you and your care team.
