The Nephrology Department at Holy Family Hospital is a leading center for kidney care, specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of kidney-related conditions. The kidneys play a vital role in filtering waste and maintaining the body's fluid and electrolyte balance. Kidney disorders often arise from systemic conditions, requiring expert care and comprehensive treatment plans. Since its establishment in 1990, our department has become a trusted provider of advanced kidney care, offering treatments such as our highly successful Kidney Transplant Program, initiated in 2017. We are committed to delivering high-quality, affordable care for both chronic and acute kidney conditions.

Renowned for advanced facilities and affordable treatment options, the hospital is recognized as one of the leading kidney care centres in India. Our Nephrology Department provides a wide range of services to meet the diverse needs of our patients, including:

• Comprehensive Kidney Care: We offer expert care for both chronic and acute kidney diseases, ensuring timely diagnosis and personalized treatment plans.
• Dialysis Services: The department performs approximately 24,000 dialysis sessions annually, including hemodialysis, sustained low-efficiency dialysis (SLED), and continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) for critically ill patients.
• Kidney Transplant Program: Holy Family Hospital has a highly successful and cost-effective renal transplant program, offering both low-risk and high-risk kidney transplants, including ABO incompatible transplants.
• Advanced Diagnostics and Therapies: Comprehensive diagnostic services and a range of dialysis therapies, including acute and including home-based continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD).

The Nephrology Department offers a wide array of specialized procedures to address various kidney-related conditions:

• Vascular Access: We perform procedures such as internal jugular/subclavian vein catheterization, Permcath insertion, arteriovenous (AV) fistula, and AV graft creation to ensure reliable access for dialysis. Doppler studies and fistulograms are also conducted for poorly functioning fistulas.
• Kidney Biopsy: Real-time ultrasound-guided kidney biopsies are performed with a high success rate to diagnose complex kidney conditions accurately.
• Plasma Exchange (Apheresis): This procedure is used to treat rapidly progressing renal failure and other conditions such as Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) and Myasthenia Gravis.
• CAPD Catheterization: Continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) is a cost-effective, long-term dialysis solution that allows patients to manage their treatment at home.

Holy Family Hospital's Nephrology Department is equipped with the latest technology to ensure optimal patient care:

• Hemodialysis Unit: A large unit with 30 stations, featuring advanced hemodialysis machines that meet international (AAMI) and national (ISN) standards. We provide 24/7 dialysis services, including emergency care, with 5 dedicated stations for critically ill ICU patients requiring sustained low-efficiency dialysis (SLED).
• CRRT Machines: We offer Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) for critically ill patients who need continuous dialysis support.
• Peritoneal Dialysis Equipment: We offer both acute and continuous peritoneal dialysis, providing flexible treatment options for patients with varying needs.

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