Patient Centered Treatment

What Do We Treat?

Great Lakes Care specializes in Nephrology and Internal Medicine. Are you confused by these terms? You arn’t alone. Many new clients have questions regarding these terms. Start by reading the brief descriptions below. If you still have questions don’t hesitate to ask one of our team members.

 

What is Nephrology, Hypertension, and Kidney Care?

Nephrologists specialize in the area of internal medicine that focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of kidney diseases. The kidney performs many critical functions; therefore, nephrologists must maintain expertise in primary kidney disorders and how these disorders impact the rest of the body. The Nephrologist will help patients maintain healthy kidney function and be called upon to manage kidneys that have advanced disease.

What is Internal Medicine?

Internal Medicine physicians (also called “Internists”) serve as primary care physicians for adults. Patients with heart disease, hypertension, diabetes, obesity, and chronic lung disease are routinely treated by Internists. An Internist may either consult with doctors in other fields of medicine or may be called to consult on a patient by another specialist. Internists are trained to treat numerous common and complex medical issues. They equipped to solve puzzling diagnostic problems and can handle severe chronic illnesses and situations where several different conditions may strike simultaneously.

 

More Than Office Visits

While we would love to treat you in one of our office locations, Great Lakes Care also provides services in many outpatient facilities as well as long-term care and short-stay settings. Great Lakes Care also offers home visits. Do you have questions on how we may serve you? Please click the button below.

 
 

Office

Hospital

Skilled Nursing

Assisted Living

Home Visits

Acute Rehab

Drug and Alcohol Rehab

Dialysis

 
 

Where Can You Find us?

Aside from our main offices, Great Lakes Care enjoys privileges at many local hospitals, dialysis centers, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities. If you’d like to know if our team services a facility near you, please don’t hesitate to contact our team.

 

  • Ashtabula County Medical Center

  • Cleveland Clinic Hillcrest Hospital 

  • University Hospitals TriPoint Medical Center

  • University Hospitals Lake West Medical Center

  • University Hospitals Geneva Medical Center

  • University Hospitals Conneaut Medical Center

  • University Hospitals Beachwood Medical Center

  • University Hospitals Rehab Hospital -Beachwood

  • Highland Springs Hospital

  • Fresenius Kidney Care

  • Davita Dialysis

  • Centers for Dialysis Care (CDC)

  • Dialyze Direct 

Services Include

Treatment For:

  • Hypertension

    High blood pressure (hypertension) is a common condition in which the long-term force of the blood against your artery walls is high enough that it may eventually cause health problems, such as heart disease

  • Chronic Kidney Disease

    CKD is a condition in which the kidneys are damaged and cannot filter blood as well as they should. Because of this, excess fluid and waste from blood remain in the body and may cause other health problems, such as heart disease and stroke.

  • Polycystic Kidney Disease

    Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is an inherited disorder in which clusters of cysts develop primarily within your kidneys, causing your kidneys to enlarge and lose function over time

  • Kidney Stones

    Kidney stones are hard deposits of minerals and acid salts that stick together in concentrated urine. They can be painful when passing through the urinary tract, but usually don't cause permanent damage

  • Acute Kidney Injury

    Acute kidney injury (AKI) is usually caused by an event that leads to kidney malfunction, such as dehydration, blood loss from major surgery or injury, infection or the use of medicines

  • Other Medical Conditions

    As internal medical specialists our team will evaluate, diagnosis and treat a host of common and complex illnesses and disease processes that may impact the patients quality of life.

New Patients

“Dr. Donca and the staff at Great Lakes Care are always friendly and professional while making sure I fully understand my treatment needs.”

— John S Wickliffe, Ohio

Contact Us

If you have questions please Contact our team, we would be happy to answer any of your questions regarding individual care or care focused on your facility or practice.