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Metabolic Diseases

Baylor Regional Medical Center at Plano

Metabolic Diseases & Genetic Diseases 
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Metabolic Diseases 

Metabolic diseases are disorders caused by genetic defects that interfere with the body’s metabolism. These disorders involve the alteration in normal metabolism of carbohydrate, lipids, protein, water and nucleic acid.   

At Baylor Plano you have access to physicians on the medical staff specializing in nephrology and pathology.  Baylor Plano nephrologists and pathologists collaborate with other members of the Baylor Plano team, including pharmacists, nurses, educators, dietitians and other physicians on the medical staff to help give you quality care.  

Metabolic Conditions Treated

We treat the following metabolic conditions at Baylor Plano:

  • Chronic kidney disease
  • Critical care nephrology
  • Diabetes
  • Glomerular disease (glomerulonephritis)
  • Hyperoxaluria
  • Kidney failure
  • Kidney stone diseases
  • Pediatric kidney disorders
  • Polycystic and inherited kidney diseases
  • Renal parenchymal/glomerular disease