Nephrology is a specialty that focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and disorders of the kidneys. The kidneys maintain normal fluid and electrolyte balance in the body that are vital to live a normal, healthy life. As nephrologists, we diagnose and put together the best treatment plan for our patients to maintain a healthy life.
Pediatric
Pediatric nephrologists specialize in the care of patients from newborns to young adults. This involves the diagnosis and management of many kidney related conditions and disorders, including: high blood pressure, kidney stones, electrolyte disorders, urinary tract infections, urinary reflux, problems with blood or protein in the urine, and kidney failure. We also help children with diabetes take care of their kidneys.
Transplant
VNA and the University of Virginia developed an outpatient nephrology program at VNA, reducing the amount of travel time to and from Charlottesville for these patients. A transplant coordinator located at VNA provides coordination between the patients, the University of Virginia and VNA to provide pre- and post-transplant services locally.
Vascular Access
Our Nephrologists have specialized training in Interventional Nephrology. Those physicians are dedicated to providing the comprehensive dialysis access treatment needed to keeping your access functioning and minimizing any complications. Services provided, but not limited to:
Fistula placement
Peritoneal catheter placement
Vascular catheter placement
Thrombectomy
Angioplasty
Venogram
Embolectomy
Home Hemodialysis
Home Hemodialysis is dialysis done in your home. Dialysis administered at home offers you flexibility and can have many benefits for your lifestyle and health.
Peritoneal Dialysis
Peritoneal dialysis is dialysis done in your home. This modality provides flexibility and gives you more independence. It can have many benefits for your lifestyle and health.
In-Center Hemodialysis
In-Center Hemodialysis is done at an outpatient dialysis facility. Dialysis is administered by trained kidney care professionals. This modality provides social interactions with fellow dialysis patients and staff.
Nocturnal Hemodialysis
Nocturnal Dialysis takes place while you sleep. This is a longer and slower dialysis treatment that takes place over 6-8 hours, 3 nights per week. Nocturnal dialysis can be done at your home or in-center and can have many benefits to your lifestyle and health. Your provider will help decide if this would be an appropriate treatment option for you.