The Division of Nephrology cares for patients with a diverse range of kidney diseases in an inpatient consult service, ward/transplant service and in outpatient clinics. It has gained recognition for its expertise in difficult-to manage and complicated hypertension cases. The division also has designated specialists in clinical hypertension. Over the past five years, Transplant Nephrology has expanded and developed a comprehensive program for long-term follow-up of kidney transplant patients.

Among its many services, the Division of Nephrology offers consultation, evaluation and treatment for patients with:

• Acute and chronic renal disease
• Hypertension, especially complex, complicated or secondary forms of the disease
• Fluid and electrolytic disorders such as abnormalities in metabolism of salt and water, potassium, calcium, phosphorous and magnesium
• Intoxications
  

The division also offers all forms of renal replacement therapy such as:

• Hemodialysis
• Chronic ambulatory peritoneal dialysis
• Intermittent and continuous peritoneal dialysis
• Home care
  

Special services that are offered include:

• Renal biopsy
• 24-hour ambulatory blood pressure recordings and monitoring
• Multiple artificial kidney machines and peritoneal dialysis cycling devices
• Kidney transplant care
• Metabolic evaluation of kidney stone patients

Contact Us
To schedule an appointment, please contact Loyola Central Scheduling at (708) 216-8563. A list of our physicians can be found here.

To contact the Division of Nephrology administration, please call (708) 216-3306