Renal Medicine (Kidney) - Overview

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What is renal medicine?

Renal medicine (or nephrology) is a specialty that provides comprehensive diagnosis and treatment for a wide range of kidney diseases. It also involves the care of patients who require renal replacement therapy, i.e. dialysis and kidney transplantation.

Examples of kidney conditions include electrolyte and acid-base disturbances, acute and chronic kidney disease, urinary tract infections, and glomerulonephritis.

Your doctor will customise a treatment plan for you after:

Assessing your symptoms, and
Conducting in-depth tests to determine your condition

Our approach

At Parkway East Hospital, our kidney specialists will plan a suitable treatment journey for you, taking into account your healthcare needs.

Why choose Parkway East Hospital?

Parkway East Hospital is the preferred private hospital for residents in the east of Singapore.

We provide a range of medical therapies to treat conditions such as kidney stones, pregnancy-related kidney issues, and kidney cancers.

Our care team will guide you through the treatment journey towards your goal of recovery.

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