Millions of Americans are at risk for developing chronic kidney disease and more than 100,000 patients are diagnosed with kidney failure every year. While there is no cure for chronic kidney disease, there are effective treatment options. MeritCare Kidney Services (Nephrology) provides support to patients with kidney disease and failure. Our nephrologists monitor patients' overall well-being since the kidneys are crucial to a person's overall health.
MeritCare Kidney Services offers a variety of specialty related services. Some of these include the assessment and management of:
- Kidney stones
- High blood pressure (hypertension)
- Fluid and electrolyte abnormalities
- Acute kidney failure
- Chronic kidney failure
- Immunosuppression drug management post transplant
- Glomerulonephritis
Mission and Vision
The mission of MeritCare Kidney Services is: "To provide for the unique needs of those needing nephrology, dialysis or transplant services in an effort to improve their health status and positively impact their quality of life."
The vision of MeritCare Kidney Services is: "To be recognized as the provider of choice for high quality nephrology and transplant related care. We will deliver a geographically accessible, comprehensive, and compassionate service to those patients and communities we serve."
Diagnosis and Treatment
The doctors, physician assistants, nurses, dietitians, social workers, technicians and other staff members at MeritCare Kidney Services are here for you and your family. We will help educate you about kidney failure, diagnostic testing, warning signs and treatment.
Recognition
MeritCare Transplant Services was featured at the national Transplant Growth and Management Collaborative meeting as an organization who offers best practices for transplantation. Representatives from MeritCare, as well as Mayo Clinic, were highlighted in a video encouraging interactions between transplant organizations.
Congratulations to MeritCare Transplant Services for representing MeritCare at this national forum and for participating in this important work.
Watch the video of the Transplant Growth and Management Collaborative meeting:
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Testimonials
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