Nephrology is a specialty of internal medicine that focuses on the treatment of diseases that affect the kidneys. You have two kidneys. They’re located below your ribcage on either side of your spine. The kidneys have several vital functions, including:

• removing waste and excess fluid from the blood
• maintaining your body’s electrolyte balance
• releasing hormones with functions such as managing blood pressure

Comprehensive care (both indoor & outdoor services) for all kidney diseases including acute and chronic kidney disease, paediatric nephrology and renal transplantation

• Kidney infections
• Kidney failure
• Dialysis
• Cancers of kidney, urethra or bladder
• Urine infections
• Kidney & bladder stones
• Renal transplantation