Kidney Disease (Nephrology)
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Why choose UCSF Health for kidney disease treatment?
Any type of kidney disease can significantly affect your health and quality of life. Early diagnosis and treatment can help preserve kidney function and reduce the risk of complications. Our team supports you through every stage of care.
UCSF Health ranks as "high-performing" (the highest category) for the treatment of acute kidney failure, according to U.S. News & World Report.
Why choose UCSF Health for kidney disease treatment?
Any type of kidney disease can significantly affect your health and quality of life. Early diagnosis and treatment can help preserve kidney function and reduce the risk of complications. Our team supports you through every stage of care.
UCSF Health ranks as "high-performing" (the highest category) for the treatment of acute kidney failure, according to U.S. News & World Report.
Team approach
Our nephrologists work alongside urologists, endocrinologists, organ transplant surgeons and many other specialists to deliver complete care.Specialized expertise
The UCSF Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) Center of Excellence advances research and education to help people with PKD live longer and better.Excellent transplant care
We have been a major kidney transplant center for the western U.S. for more than 60 years, performing hundreds of transplants each year.Personalized care
Our providers take time to learn how kidney disease is affecting your life and select treatments that help you live on your terms.
Our kidney care services
We draw on a range of therapies to help you manage symptoms and feel your best. Kidney disease services include:
Comprehensive, personalized kidney care plan. We work with you to figure out the most effective therapies. These may include diet and lifestyle changes to help protect your kidneys and medication to help kidneys work better or lower blood pressure.
Dialysis. This lifesaving procedure removes excess water and waste from your blood when your kidneys are damaged. Our professional, compassionate team uses dialysis to improve the health and quality of life for people with end-stage renal disease.
Advanced kidney stone care. Kidney stone treatments at our Urinary Stone Center provide relief with less downtime. Our renowned team offers a wide range of services, including minimally invasive procedures.
Treatment for polycystic kidney disease (PKD). Because PKD affects many organs, you receive comprehensive, specialized care from providers across many specialties. We offer the latest diagnostic technologies and treatments as well as clinical research.
Kidney transplant. We see excellent outcomes among our transplant patients, including those with medically complex needs. Our skilled team facilitates both deceased and living donor transplants and provides high-quality care before, during and after the transplant.
Locations
Providers
Award-winning care
Rated high-performing hospital for kidney failure care
Related conditions & treatments
Conditions
- Acute Kidney Injury
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) After Renal Transplant
- End-Stage Renal Disease
- Hypertension
- Kidney Disease
- Polycystic Kidney Disease
Treatments
- Dialysis
- Kidney Transplant
