 [ Symptoms ] do darker sunglasses provide more protection for the eyes than sunglasses that are less tinted [ Disease ] the urologist treats kidney stones and other urinary tract disorders a gastroenterologist deals only with disease of the stomach intestinal tract and colon if you have kidney stones you only need to see a urologist the type of doctor to see for treatment of kidney stones can vary according to your situation 1  urologist  if you have a stone that is stuck growing or affecting the kidney is functioning a urologist may be the best choice they have expertize in the kidney when surgical intervention is necessary 2  nephrologist   this is a doctor that specializes in diseases of the kidney see a nephrologist for a stone that continue to reappear multiple kidney stones or for difficult cases of kidney stones note1    a gastroenterologist is a doctor specializing in disorders of the gastro intestinal system they may be seen for gallbladder issues and gallstone treatment note 2    a family doctor or internal medicine specialist may be the appropriate doctor to see when a kidney stone has recently passed in an uneventful type fashion note 3    a visit to the local emergency room doctor may be the best solution when an individual is in the process of passing a kidney stone and is experiencing severe pain