Did you know, inside each kidney, tiny structures called nephrons filter blood to remove waste products and extra water. In addition to filtering waste from the blood and assisting in the balance of fluids and other substances in the body, the kidneys perform other vital functions. These functions include:
Diseases of the kidney remain a major cause of illness and death in the United States. The National Kidney Foundation states that more than 26 million Americans are affected by kidney and urologic diseases, and millions more are at risk. This then becomes urine, which is stored in your bladder until it is released.
The doctors in our Nephrology Department offer expertise in the diagnosis, education and treatment of conditions related to the kidneys, such as kidney failure, transplant services and kidney stones.
Our nephrologists provide comprehensive nephrologic care, including:
- Acute and chronic kidney diseases
- High blood pressure
- Urinary tract infections
- Kidney stones
- Pre- and post-transplant
- Dialysis education