Chronic Kidney Disease
Ongoing monitoring and personalized treatment plans to slow disease progression and protect your kidney function at every stage.
What is Chronic Kidney Disease?
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a long-term condition in which the kidneys gradually lose their ability to filter waste and excess fluid from the blood. It affects millions of Americans and often progresses silently — early detection and consistent management are essential to preserving kidney function.
Signs & Symptoms
- Persistent fatigue or weakness
- Swelling in the legs, ankles, or feet
- Decreased or foamy urine output
- Difficulty concentrating or "brain fog"
- Loss of appetite or nausea
- High blood pressure that is hard to control
- Shortness of breath
How We Treat Chronic Kidney Disease
Our nephrologists take a proactive, individualized approach to CKD management — focusing on slowing progression, managing complications, and planning ahead for advanced disease.
- Regular kidney function monitoring with blood and urine tests
- Aggressive blood pressure control (target under 130/80 mmHg)
- Management of underlying causes such as diabetes and hypertension
- Medication review and avoidance of nephrotoxic drugs
- Nutritional counseling and kidney-friendly diet planning
- Early referral planning for dialysis or transplant when appropriate
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Diabetic Kidney Disease
Specialized management of kidney complications caused by diabetes, focused on slowing progression and reducing cardiovascular risk.
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Expert blood pressure management to protect your kidneys and cardiovascular health, with individualized medication and lifestyle guidance.
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Coordinated care for patients on hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis, including access management, adequacy monitoring, and transition support.
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