Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a long-term condition where the kidneys gradually lose their ability to filter waste and excess fluids from the blood. It often develops slowly over time and can lead to serious health complications if not managed through lifestyle changes, medication, or treatment.

Renal disorders affect how the kidneys filter waste and balance fluids in the body. Electrolyte disorders involve imbalances in minerals like sodium, potassium, and calcium, which are vital for nerve, muscle, and heart function. Acid-base disorders happen when the body has too much acid or too little, disrupting the balance needed for cells to work properly.

Hypertension, or high blood pressure, can damage the small blood vessels in the kidneys, making it harder for them to filter waste from the blood. Over time, this can lead to chronic kidney disease or make existing kidney problems worse.

Acute kidney failure happens suddenly, often due to illness or injury, and may be reversible with quick treatment. Chronic kidney failure develops slowly over time, usually from long-term conditions like diabetes or high blood pressure, and often leads to permanent kidney damage.

A kidney transplant is a surgery where a healthy kidney from a donor is placed into a person whose kidneys no longer work properly. It can help restore normal kidney function and improve quality of life, often replacing the need for dialysis. Our providers evaluate and refer to a kidney transplant surgeon.​

Dialysis is a treatment that takes over the job of the kidneys when they can no longer filter waste and extra fluids from the blood. It helps keep the body in balance by removing toxins, excess water, and maintaining safe levels of certain minerals.