Nephrology

The department of nephrology is dedicated to the understanding of kidney diseases, their development, progression,treatment and prevention. The faculty is at the forefront of research and patient care in the field of kidney disease.Pursuit of excellence in patient care through the improvement of the understanding of disease processes and the development of new evidence based strategies in the treatment of individuals with kidney disease is our primary goal. The Division of Nephrology is available for patients at any stage of kidney disease. Our goal is to provide the highest quality care while helping patients manage their condition. The practice is made up of physician and technicians who are full time staff members of the hospital. Not only do we provide care for patients, we also teach students, medical residents and other doctors in the community. We see patients with a wide range of conditions, including diabetes and hypertension; inherited disorders such as polycystic kidney disease; and end-stage renal disease. We also help patients through follow up management of a kidney transplant.

BASIC NEPHROLOGY CARE

We offer both inpatient and OPD care to all nephrology patients round the clock. This includes counseling,management of all kidney disorders, procedures and the support of systems affected by

kidney diseases. Services for dialysis and kidney transplantation patient follow up are also available. It is a close knit unit which includes highly specialized nephrologist and supporting staff. The department of nephrology is supported by hematology, biochemistry, microbiology and radiology. This makes us the region’s best kidney care providing unit.

DIALYSIS SERVICES

The Hospital provides excellent conventional hemodialysis.The department has the latest computerized bicarbonate hemodialysis machines with volumetric ultra filtration and adjustable sodium facility to ensure patient safety.We provide regular dialysis services from 9.00a.m to 6.00p.m. (2 shifts). We also provide emergency dialysis round the clock.Continuous monitoring of sick patients on dialysis is done throughout the dialytic procedure with the help of a highly specialized monitor.More than 500 hemodialysis are performed per year (2 shifts of dialysis of 4 hours each) including ICU dialysis, by a highly trained technical and nursing staff under the guidance of dialysis medical officers, and overall supervision of senior consultant.

HOLIDAY DIALYSIS

The Hospital also provides a first class dialysis facility which is unforgettable yet affordable.