Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is a genetic disorder that causes fluid-filled cysts to grow on the kidneys, which may lead to renal failure.
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.
A surgeon is a doctor who can prevent and diagnose a disease through surgery.
Remember that for the proper selection of health professional that treats polycystic kidney disease you must consider the nature, severity and symptoms you are presenting.