Nephrology
Dr. Derek Benjamin
Dr. Derek Benjamin
Education
Bachelor of Science Dalhousie University 1993
Medical Doctorate Dalhousie University 1997
Internal Medicine/Nephrology Queens University 2002 - Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada Fellow
Consultations
Once you are referred, your case is reviewed and triaged and you will be seen based on the level of urgency. Your appointment may be within a few days or months. If at anytime your condition changes your family doctor or referring doctor may contact us to inform us of the change so we can see you sooner.
Some of the problems “but not all” that Doctor Benjamin sees patients regarding are:
Hypertension
Acute and Chronic Kidney Failure
Proteinuria
Glomerulonephritis
Medical Prevention of Kidney Stones
Electrolyte Disorders
Polycystic Kidney Disease