Nephrotic syndrome is a kidney condition in which the permeability of the capillary wall of the renal glomeruli increases, which produces excess protein in the urine.
The nephrologist a doctor specialized in the kidneys and their functions.
A doctor or family doctor is responsible for diagnosing and prescribing medical treatments to patients. The family doctor refers to patients where a specialist when a specific treatment is required.
Remember that for the proper selection of health professional that treats nephrotic syndrome you must consider the nature, severity and symptoms you are presenting.