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We care for people with kidney disease and other conditions related to the kidneys.
About us
Our Nephrology service cares for people with kidney (renal) disease and other conditions related to the kidneys.
We have many services in different locations. Each has a different focus. Our services work together to provide you with the best treatment for your situation.
Our services
Acute and chronic kidney disease
- Specialist Clinics (outpatient renal clinics)
- Inpatient renal ward (7 North)
- Renal consultation service
- Kidney biopsy service
- Renal genetics
Dialysis
- Peritoneal dialysis
- Nurse-assisted peritoneal dialysis
- Haemodialysis
- Haemodiafiltration
- Home dialysis
- Holiday dialysis
- 24 hour home dialysis support
- 24 hour emergency dialysis
- Dialysis access planning and surgery
Kidney transplant
- Pre and post transplant evaluation and care for recipients and donors
- Kidney transplant (deceased donor, living donor, paired kidney exchange)
Comprehensive care
- Chronic kidney disease educator
- Dialysis education
- Transplant education
- Renal dieticians
- Renal social workers
- Renal pharmacist
- Renal anaemia and bone disease coordinators
Related services
Referrals
For patients
You need a referral from your GP, specialist or health care provider to access this service.
For health professionals
Find out how to refer your patient.
Contact us
Nephrology
Phone: 03 9496 5685
Location
Level 7, HSB Building
Austin Hospital
145 Studley Road
Heidelberg VIC
Postal address
Department of Nephrology
Austin Hospital
PO Box 5555
Heidelberg VIC 3084
Australia
