Nephrology (Kidney Care)

The health of your kidneys plays a vital role in your wellness and quality of life. Whether you have a chronic kidney disease or a medical issue such as cancer or surgery has affected your kidney function, the expert nephrologists at Cleveland Clinic London are by your side. We offer supportive, attentive renal services and innovative therapies throughout your treatment journey.

Highlights of our renal medicine services include:

• Expertise: Our nephrologists are leaders in their fields with experience from renowned international teaching hospitals. These experts have specialised training in key areas of nephrology, including internal medicine, sickle cell disease and inflammatory diseases. They can handle any kidney-related health challenge, large or small.
• Attentive monitoring: An electronic health records system immediately alerts our nephrology team if any of your test results suggest kidney problems while you’re a patient in our hospital. We step in immediately to provide kidney care that’s tailored to your health needs.
• Collaborative team: Nephrologists work closely with surgeons, interventional radiologists, urologists, GPs and other consultants to deliver comprehensive treatment. A skilled, compassionate team of dialysis nurses, nutritionists and case managers supports and coordinates your care.
• State-of-the-art facility: Our hospital features four private dialysis rooms equipped with the latest technology for delivery and monitoring. We use an innovative water purification system to provide the highest quality dialysis water. Our entire staff works together to provide an exceptional patient experience.

Nephrology Services We Offer

Our kidney care services include:

• Preoperative assessments: Our nephrology team performs thorough renal testing before any surgery. We make sure your kidneys are healthy enough for your procedure, which helps prevent complications and optimise treatment outcomes.
• Postoperative care: Nephrologists visit the wards regularly to oversee the renal health of every patient in our care. A consultant is also available 24/7 to provide dialysis support for patients recovering from surgery or illnesses.
• Inpatient dialysis: Dialysis is a procedure to clean your blood. We offer acute (short-term) dialysis, as well as dialysis for chronic (long-term) conditions. At this time, we do not offer outpatient holiday dialysis. With your healthcare provider’s approval, we can also show you how to safely perform dialysis at home for privacy and convenience.
• Expanded intermittent haemodialysis: This dialysis service provides potentially lifesaving support if you’re either already on dialysis prior to coming in for your surgery or if you develop a need for it during or after surgery. Haemodialysis, a type of dialysis that performs normal kidney functions for your body, is available in our intensive care unit (ICU) and medical specialties/acute admissions unit. The service is supervised by our team of internationally renowned senior renal consultant physicians. We’re also partnering with DaVita — one of the world’s biggest dialysis providers with nursing and technical expertise.
• Renal replacement therapy (RRT): Seriously ill or injured patients with kidney failure may need RRT in our ICU. RRT is an intense form of dialysis that cleans your blood continuously. This treatment helps stabilise your health and avoid dangerous complications in critical situations.

At Cleveland Clinic London, we provide expert assessments, advice and treatment for a broad range of kidney conditions:

• Acidosis (too much acid in your body fluids).
• Acute kidney injury.
• Autoimmune disorders such as lupus nephritis.
• Genetic kidney diseases such as polycystic kidney disease (PKD).
• High blood pressure.
• Kidney failure.
• Proteinuria (protein in your urine).
• Kidney cancer-related kidney dysfunction.
• Renal tubular disease.

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