Nephrology
Your kidneys are critical to your body’s health — from filtering blood to keeping fluids balanced. When they don’t function properly, you can trust the nephrologists at North Kansas City Hospital, who specialize in the function and care of the kidneys. See why people throughout the Northland have turned to us to treat kidney disease and other kidney conditions since 1974.
Specialized Care for Kidney Disease
Our board-certified nephrologists and nurse practitioners have decades of experience and stay up to date on the latest advancements, so you can feel confident in the care you receive. And our High Performing rating from U.S. News & World Report gives you one more reason to trust our team. Together, we’ll work to keep your kidneys healthy by preventing your condition from getting worse. You’ll also appreciate the convenience of care, as we work closely with your primary care provider to help you manage your ongoing care.
Our Kidney Care Services
Find kidney care that supports diagnosing kidney problems and finding the right treatment. Our services include:
- Dialysis – Treatment that helps the kidneys function
- Hemodialysis (at the Dialysis Center on floor 11 and at home)
- Peritoneal dialysis
- Diabetes care
- Kidney disease screening and diagnosis
- Lithotripsy – Breaking up kidney stones with sound waves
- Surgery, including minimally invasive procedures
- Nephrectomy (partial or radical) – Removal of all or part of a kidney
- Nephroureterectomy – Removal of a kidney and the ureter
- Pyeloplasty – Clearing an obstruction between the kidney and the bladder
- Renal cyst decortication – Removal of noncancerous and cancerous areas of the kidney
- Urological care – Treatment for disorders of the urinary tract and reproductive organs
