The department of Nephrology began operations with artificial kidney Dialysis department (AKD). It was
followed by clinical nephrology, facilities for chronic peritoneal dialysis. Since its beginning, AKD has
remained as one of the largest in hospital hemodialysis facility in the city We have special attention towards
dialysis access, looked after by our nephrologists.
SERVICES:
- Round the clock Hemodialysis and Nephrology services are offered.
- Hemodialysis: There are around 10 machines for hemodialysis, 08 stations in AKD and remaining for ICU and
ICCU - Peritoneal dialysis: Counseling, patient acceptance, options for manual or automated peritoneal dialysis and
training for the same are provide with help of a special team. - Kidney biopsy: Performed by nephrologists and reported by histopathologist, in close conjunction with
nephrologists so as to achieve best diagnosis through best clinic pathological corelation. - Vascular access: Patients opting for long term hemodialysis are evaluated for their vascular access, and if
having problem, evaluated by a special team of vascular access specialist. This includes a nephrologists,
vascular surgeon and interventional radiologist. - Renal histopathology: Routine processing includes light microscopy, immunofluorescence and electron
microscopy. Special immunohistochemistry staining is also performed. - Interventional nephrology: It is a new and upcoming sub-specialty of nephrology and works towards access
for dialysis, AV fistula surveillance, interventions to salvage AV fistula, tackling central venous stenosis, creating vascular accesses in patients with multiple levels of venous stenosis, diagnostic ultrasonography etc.