Renal Medicine (Kidney) - Overview

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What is renal medicine?

Renal medicine (or nephrology) is a specialty that provides comprehensive diagnosis and treatment for a wide range of kidney diseases. It also involves the care of patients who require renal replacement therapy, i.e. dialysis and kidney transplantation.

Examples of kidney conditions include electrolyte and acid-base disturbances, acute and chronic kidney disease, urinary tract infections, and glomerulonephritis.

Your doctor will customise a treatment plan for you after:

Assessing your symptoms, and
Conducting in-depth tests to determine your condition

Our approach

The nephrologist team at Gleneagles Hospital specialises in kidney therapies and surgical procedures to set you on the path to recovery.

Why choose Gleneagles Hospital?

Established for more than 60 years in Singapore, Gleneagles Hospital specialises in surgical procedures for various kidney diseases. A multidisciplinary team of nephrologists, intensive care clinicians and nursing staff will care for you pre- and post-surgery.

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