Departments
Nephrology
Kidneys drain toxins out of the blood and expel substances that are filtered out, along with any excess water during urination, helping maintaining hormone balance. When kidneys are not functioning properly, it may cause edema, hypertension and a condition which urine contains protein or red blood cells.
An end-stage renal disease develops when both kidneys stop functioning. Therefore, it is very important for patients with diabetes and essential hypertension to routinely receive a check-up to prevent kidney functions from worsening.
We at the Division of Nephrology are active in finding better ways for early detection and treatment options of renal diseases and hypertension. In addition, our specialists collaborate with an organ transplant team to provide comprehensive care for patients who need kidney transplantation as well as perform peritoneal dialysis and hemodialysis as new alternative treatments for a chronic renal failure.
