Nephrology at UMC Hospitals

UMC Hospitals, Navi Mumbai provides comprehensive, consultant-led nephrology care for kidney and urinary disorders, covering prevention, early diagnosis, advanced medical therapy, dialysis, and transplant coordination through a multidisciplinary program.

Why choose UMC

• Consultant nephrologists with standardized care pathways for acute and chronic kidney diseases, hypertension, and complex electrolyte disorders.
• Integrated services spanning interventional nephrology, hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, ICU renal support, and transplant evaluation.
• Seamless collaboration with cardiology, endocrinology, urology, radiology, critical care, nutrition, and infection control for end-to-end care.
• Safety-first approach with protocol-driven antimicrobial stewardship, dialysis water-quality monitoring, and medication reconciliation.

Conditions Treated

• Chronic kidney disease (CKD) and diabetic kidney disease
• Acute kidney injury (AKI) and drug-induced nephrotoxicity
• Difficult-to-control hypertension and resistant edema
• Glomerular diseases (nephrotic/nephritic syndromes), vasculitis, and autoimmune kidney disorders
• Electrolyte and acid–base disorders (hyperkalemia, hyponatremia, metabolic acidosis/alkalosis)
• Polycystic kidney disease and genetic kidney disorders
• Kidney infections (pyelonephritis), recurrent UTIs (with urology collaboration)
• Pregnancy-related kidney issues managed with maternal–fetal coordination

Diagnostics and Interventional Nephrology

• Kidney function and urine evaluation: serum creatinine, eGFR, microalbumin/ACR, urinalysis, and protein quantification
• Renal imaging and Doppler studies in coordination with radiology
• Ultrasound-guided kidney biopsy for definitive diagnosis when indicated
• Vascular access care: AV fistula evaluation, tunneled and non-tunneled dialysis catheter placement and management

Dialysis Services

• Hemodialysis: routine, high-dependency, and ICU dialysis with strict water-quality standards and infection-control protocols
• Peritoneal dialysis (PD): candidacy assessment, catheter placement coordination, training for home PD, and 24/7 support pathways
• Acute renal replacement therapies: SLED/CRRT in ICU for hemodynamically unstable patients
• Anemia, bone–mineral disorder, and nutrition programs integrated into dialysis care

Transplant Evaluation and Follow-up

• Pre-transplant evaluation: immunological work-up, comorbidity optimization, and counseling for living/deceased donor pathways
• Coordination with partner transplant centers for surgery and immediate post-operative care
• Long-term post-transplant follow-up, immunosuppression monitoring, infection prophylaxis, and lifestyle guidance

Hypertension and Kidney Protection

• Specialized hypertension clinic for resistant blood pressure with home/ambulatory monitoring
• Kidney-protective strategies: RAAS modulation, SGLT2 inhibitor–based protocols (as indicated), and early referral pathways
• Lifestyle, sleep, and sodium counseling; pharmacy-led adherence checks and side-effect surveillance
• Diabetes and kidney health
• Integrated diabetes–renal clinics with individualized glycemic targets to slow CKD progression
• Albuminuria reduction strategies and cardiovascular risk modification
• Foot, eye, and cardiovascular screening schedules aligned to kidney status

Stone Disease and Urology Collaboration

• Metabolic evaluation and recurrence prevention plans for stone formers
• Coordination with urology for lithotripsy or surgical removal when indicated
• Hydration and dietary counseling, citrate therapy protocols, and follow-up imaging

Pediatric and Adolescent Nephrology

• Evaluation for congenital and hereditary kidney disorders, nephrotic syndrome, and AKI
• Growth, nutrition, and vaccination guidance tailored for pediatric CKD

Inpatient and ICU Nephrology

• Round-the-clock support for AKI, fluid–electrolyte crises, toxin removal, and complex multi-organ care
• Perioperative optimization for patients with CKD undergoing non-renal surgery

The Care Pathway

• First visit: comprehensive history, examination, targeted labs/imaging, and a clear plan with goals and timelines
• Treatment: stepwise medical therapy, access planning if needed, and education on diet, fluids, and medications
• Follow-up: periodic reviews for kidney function, proteinuria, blood pressure, anemia, bone health, and vaccination status

Technology and Safety

• Dialysis systems with continuous water-quality checks and traceable disinfection logs
• Ultrasound-guided procedures and standardized vascular access bundles
• WHO safety checklist compliance, anticoagulation protocols, and antimicrobial stewardship

Preparing for Consultation

• Bring prior lab reports (creatinine/eGFR, urine ACR), imaging, blood-pressure logs, and medication list (including over-the-counter/herbal supplements)
• Share history of diabetes, hypertension, kidney stones/infections, painkiller use, and prior contrast exposure or procedures

FAQs

• Can kidney disease be slowed? Early detection, blood-pressure and sugar control, and kidney-protective medications can slow progression in many patients.
• When is dialysis needed? Dialysis is advised when symptoms or labs show severe loss of kidney function, fluid overload, or toxin buildup unresponsive to medical therapy.
• Is peritoneal dialysis an option at home? Many patients can perform PD at home with training and periodic clinic follow-ups; candidacy is assessed individually.
• Are biopsies safe? Ultrasound-guided kidney biopsy is commonly performed with standardized precautions and short observation.
• What about travel and dialysis? Travel is feasible with planning; the team helps arrange sessions and provides medication and fluid guidance.

Team and Support

• Nephrologists, dialysis physicians, ICU specialists, dialysis nurses and technicians, dietitians, pharmacists, and infection-control practitioners
• Coordinators assist with appointments, insurance preauthorization, dialysis scheduling, access procedures, and transplant evaluation

Book an Appointment

For a nephrology consultation, dialysis planning, or transplant evaluation at UMC Hospitals, Navi Mumbai, request a call-back or schedule a visit. The care team will guide preparation, tests, and personalized next steps.