Comprehensive Care for Kidney Disorders
Rochester Regional Health Nephrology is dedicated to improving the lives and well-being of people with all types of kidney (renal) disorders and hypertension. We unite clinical expertise with state-of-the-art technology and exceptional care to ensure that each patient benefits from the latest medical advances and personal attention.
Get in touch with our Nephrology team today.
For referrals: Patients must be referred to the Nephrology Unit by their physician.
Conditions We Treat
We offer comprehensive services to both outpatients and inpatients. Your carefully created treatment plan will be designed based on your overall health and the type/severity of your nephrology disorder.
Your individual needs, goals, and conditions will be considered to ensure we provide you with the most personalized care possible.
Get to Know Our Team
Our team includes nephrologists, specialist nurses, dietitians and social workers, whose knowledge and skill encompasses all disciplines that contribute to the optimal care of our patients. They will help you and your family feel comfortable at our facilities and address your unique condition with sensitivity.
Providers Near You
Our Nephrology Locations
Get in Touch with the Nephrology Program
The Center for Kidney Disease & Hypertension
370 Ridge Road East, Suite 20
Rochester, NY 14621
Hours
Monday - Friday: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm, 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Phone Numbers
General information & referrals: (585) 922-0400
Inpatient Dialysis Unit: (585) 922-4408
Outpatient Dialysis Center: (585) 922-4506
Home Dialysis: (585) 922-0400
Fax Number: (585) 922-0455
*Referrals: Patients need to be referred to the Nephrology Unit by their physician.
What is Nephrology?
Nephrology is the specialty branch of internal medicine concerned with kidney function and diseases. A nephrologist is a licensed medical physician trained in the diagnosis and treatment of kidney disorders, such as electrolyte imbalances, hypertension, kidney stones and renal failure. A nephrologist is often referred to as a “kidney doctor.”
To become a nephrologist in the U.S. requires many years of schooling and clinical training. After medical school, a nephrologist must complete at least three years of residency in general internal medicine, followed by two or more years of specialized training in nephrology.
Learn More about Kidney Disease
National Kidney Foundation
The National Kidney Foundation is a major voluntary nonprofit health organization committed to "the prevention of kidney and urinary tract diseases, improving the health and well-being of individuals and families affected by kidney disease and increasing the availability of all organs for transplantation."
Worldwide Kidney Disease Community
The Renal Support Network is a nonprofit, kidney patient-run organization with the mission of providing nonmedical services to persons affected by chronic kidney disease. "RSN strives to help patients develop their personal coping skills, special talents, and employability by educating and empowering them and their family members to take control of the course and management of the disease."The online Health Library provides a collection of patient-friendly articles, articles for healthcare professionals, as well as renal diet and dialysis friendly recipes.
How Hemodialysis Works
The National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse (NKUDIC), a service of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) established by the U.S. Department of Health and Services provides a comprehensive explanation of Hemodialysis, the most common treatment method for advanced and permanent renal failure.
How Peritoneal Dialysis Works
The NKUDIC provides a comprehensive explanation of Peritoneal Dialysis, treatment for patients who are able to receive dialysis at home.