Nephrology

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At Carris Health, we provide comprehensive diagnosis and treatment for disorders and diseases of the kidneys. This includes renal failure, diabetic kidney disease and hypertension.

General Nephrology and Hypertension

• Chronic kidney disease
• Glomerulonephritis
• Inherited renal diseases (ADPKD, hyperoxaluria)
• Nephrolithiasis
• Hypertension and resistant hypertension
• Hyperparathyroidism
• Acid base imbalances
• Electrolyte imbalances

Acute Nephrology:

• Placement of hemodialysis catheters under ultrasound guidance
• Placement of central line catheters for vasopressor infusion and CVP monitoring
• Evaluation and treatment of acute kidney injury (renal failure) in hospitalized patients

Renal Transplantation:

• Pre-transplant evaluation
• Post-transplant evaluation
• Management of antirejection medications
• Management of rejection
• Management of transplant infections

Renal Ultrasonography

• Ultrasound evaluation of the kidneys
• Ultrasound guided biopsy of the renal allograft

Dialysis:

• Management of hemodialysis
• Management of peritoneal dialysis
• Management of continuous renal replacement therapy (CVVH, Slow Efficiency Hemodialysis)