Nephrology

Brief

Kidney disease affects one in eight Indians every year. At Jehangir Hospital, our commitment is to provide care and support to patients suffering from various kidney ailments, hypertension, and imbalances in body fluids and electrolytes. We are leaders in using cutting-edge techniques for the diagnosis and management of acute and chronic kidney disease, kidney transplantation, and related disorders.

At Jehangir Hospital, there is always hope for patients, regardless of the symptoms or underlying causes of their kidney disease. Our team collaborates with you to implement various treatments, such as medication, dialysis, and other interventions to reverse or slow the progression of kidney damage. We strive to assist you in achieving the highest quality of life possible.

Why Choose Us

Your kidneys play a crucial role in maintaining your overall health and wellbeing. They not only filter and produce urine but also perform several other vital functions such as controlling your blood pressure, producing red blood cells, regulating body fluids and mineral levels in the blood, and removing drugs and toxins.

Some of it includes, but is not limited to:

Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) for dialysis in critically ill patients
State of the art haemodialysis machines
High capacity reverse osmosis water plant with facility to provide bed side dialysis to all ICU patients
Fistulography and fistuloplasty
24 x 7 dialysis facility
Kidney transplant programme
ICU dialysis; Sustained low-efficiency dialysis (SLED)

Kidney Transplant

Since 1990, our physicians have extensive experience and expertise in the field of transplantation with over 90 percent success rates. We are committed to improving the lives of individuals with renal (kidney) disease, diabetes related complications, or both. Our programme is one of the most active and experienced transplant programs in Pune.

Who needs a kidney transplant?

Congenital renal obstructive disorders leading to hydronephrosis, including the following:
Ureteropelvic junction obstruction
Vesicoureteral reflux
Posterior urethral valves
Megaureter
Congenital nephrotic syndrome
Alport syndrome
Nephropathic and juvenile cystinosis
Polycystic kidney disease
Henoch schönlein purpura
Hemolytic uremic syndrome
Wegener granulomatosis

Stone Management

When it comes to kidney stones, some cases require more comprehensive treatment than others. In instances where stones are too large to pass naturally or are causing complications such as bleeding, kidney damage, or recurring urinary tract infections, our team of experts may recommend advanced interventions to address the issue.

Some of our procedures include:

Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL)
Complex kidney and urinary tract stone management
Surgery to remove very large stones
Using a scope to remove stones
Flexible endoscopy

The Department of Nephrology:

Offers comprehensive care for patients with acute and chronic kidney diseases.
Provides diagnosis, treatment, and dialysis services for kidney disorder patients.
Specializes in kidney transplants, including ABO incompatible transplants.
Has a team of experienced doctors, including kidney transplant specialists, nephrologists, and urologists.
Offers advanced diagnostics, preoperative evaluation, surgical procedures, and post-operative care.
Provides dialysis services with an efficient team of nephrologists, nurses, and dieticians.
Emphasizes patient comfort and satisfaction.