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Nephrology

Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital is pleased to offer nephrology services through our Specialty Clinic.

  • Our nephrology provider, Suzette Reilley, NP, specializes in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of a wide range of kidney-related conditions.
  • Our nephrology services address a wide range of conditions, from common conditions like kidney stones to more complex end-stage renal disease.
  • Our compassionate team offers nephrology services to adult patients across Manistique and the greater areas of the Upper Peninsula

Whether you’re dealing with chronic kidney disease or complex electrolyte imbalances, our team is here to provide personalized, expert care close to home.

What Nephrology Services Are Available Near Me?

Our nephrology provider, Suzette Reilley, NP-C, offers our community a variety of nephrology services once per month at our Specialty Clinic. The Nephrology practice at Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital is committed to diagnosing, managing, and treating a wide range of kidney-related conditions, ensuring patients receive the highest quality of care.

Common conditions we treat and manage at our Manistique campus include:

  • Chronic kidney disease (CKD)
  • Diabetes-related kidney disease
  • End-stage renal disease (ESRD)
  • Kidney stones
  • Kidney transplant follow-up
  • Polycystic kidney disease (PKD)
  • Hematuria (blood in the urine)
  • Proteinuria (protein in the urine)
  • Resistant hypertension
  • Electrolyte imbalances (e.g., sodium, potassium, calcium disorders)

It is important to note that while we do offer comprehensive care to our patients, outpatient dialysis is not available at our facility. Our dedicated team will be happy to assist you in finding a dialysis center near you that best suits your individual needs.

Nephrology FAQs

Nephrology is a specialty of internal medicine focused on kidney health. Our nephrology services are designed to help patients manage kidney function, slow the progression of kidney disease, and improve their quality of life.

Suzette Reilley, a nurse practitioner specializing in nephrology, visits our Specialty Clinic monthly to provide comprehensive medical management for patients with kidney-related diseases.

A nephrology provider is a highly specialized medical doctor dedicated to the comprehensive diagnosis, treatment, and management of kidney diseases and related conditions.

Suzette Reilley, NP-C, is a nurse practitioner with expertise in Nephrology. She is dedicated to the comprehensive diagnosis, treatment and management of kidney diseases and related conditions.

It is suggested that you request a referral to the Nephrology Clinic when your primary care provider identifies potential kidney issues. You should consider seeking nephrology care if you experience any of the following common kidney-related symptoms or conditions:

  • Persistent swelling in your hands, feet, ankles, or around your eyes
  • Changes in urination patterns, such as needing to urinate more often, especially at night, or experiencing foamy, bloody, or dark urine
  • Unexplained fatigue, weakness, or difficulty concentrating
  • Muscle cramps or weakness not related to physical activity
  • High blood pressure that is difficult to control with standard medications
  • Diabetes with signs of kidney involvement (diabetic nephropathy)
  • A family history of kidney disease
  • Recurring kidney stones
  • Abnormal results on blood or urine tests indicating reduced kidney function (e.g., elevated creatinine, abnormal GFR, proteinuria)

Yes, a referral from your primary care provider is required to schedule an appointment with a nephrology provider at our Specialty Clinic. This ensures that your initial medical history and current health status are appropriately evaluated, allowing the nephrology provider to provide the most targeted and effective care.

Should you need assistance obtaining or sending your provider's referral, we kindly ask that you call our friendly staff at (906) 341-2153.

Providers

Experience Dedicated Kidney Care in Manistique, MI

Compassionate kidney care does not have to be far. In fact, it is close to home at Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital. Please speak with your primary care provider about a referral to Suzette Reilley, NP, if you are experiencing symptoms related to kidney function or have a diagnosed kidney condition. Once your referral is received, our team will contact you to schedule your consultation. If you have questions, please contact our scheduling team at (906) 341-2153. We look forward to helping you live a more comfortable life.

Referring Provider Information

At Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital, we make it simple for providers to refer patients to our specialty services. Contact our dedicated team using the numbers below for more information and referral resources.

For Providers Download Referring Providers Form

Referral Coordinator: (906) 341-2153, ext. 3792 or 3435

Fax: (906) 341-3299

Scheduling Office: (906) 341-2153