Overview

The Department of Nephrology began functioning in 2018 and has since been delivering comprehensive nephrology and dialysis services round the clock. The department is headed by a committed team comprising one Professor, two Assistant Professors, and three Junior Residents. We provide both inpatient and outpatient care, catering to a wide range of renal conditions.

Outpatient Services

Outpatient clinics are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays, managing around 30–35 patients per day, including referrals from other departments.

Advanced Nephrology Procedures

• Hemodialysis (for inpatients and CKD maintenance dialysis)
• SLED (Sustained Low-Efficiency Dialysis)
• CRRT (Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy)
• Hemoperfusion
• Plasmapheresis
• Acute Peritoneal Dialysis
• CAPD (Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis)
• Renal Biopsy

Academic Programs

• Diploma in Dialysis Technology (under the Directorate of Medical Education)
• B.Sc Dialysis Technology (under KUHS)

Future Plans

• Initiate a Renal Transplantation Program
• Launch the DM Nephrology Course