Kidney Care
When you have kidney disease, your health improves with support from a team of experts. At CentraCare, you may see doctors, nurses and dietitians who all specialize in kidney care. We work together to find the best treatments for your condition, so you enjoy a better quality of life.
Conditions We Treat
Your health care team may recommend seeing a nephrologist (kidney specialist) for a diagnosis and treatment of:
- Chronic kidney disease – Long-term illness that can lead to serious health issues if untreated
- Glomerulonephritis – Inflammation of the small filters in your kidneys
- Inherited renal diseases (ADPKD, hyperoxaluria) – Kidney cysts or problems with your urine due to health issues passed down from your family
- Kidney stones – Small, hard pieces that form in your kidneys and cause abdominal pain
- Hypertension – High blood pressure, which can result from and worsen kidney disease
- Hyperparathyroidism – Too much hormone from your parathyroid glands, causing kidney problems
Services Doctors & Care Team Locations
Kidney Services
You may benefit from one or more of these services at CentraCare locations throughout Central Minnesota. Ask your health care team about the option of video visits that let you see a kidney specialist closer to your home.
Dialysis
After a diagnosis of kidney failure, you need dialysis to clean your blood. Explore your options for treatment in the comfort of home or at CentraCare clinics near you.
Transplant Support Close to Home
We’ll help you get ready for a kidney transplant and take care of you after surgery. You stay in your community for support from your trusted, local care team.
Anemia Treatment
If your red blood cell count is low, Aranesp injections and iron infusions can boost your energy and reduce other anemia symptoms caused by kidney disease.
Medication Management
A pharmacist reviews your kidney medications to ensure they work well together. You learn how to take them in a safe, effective way and manage side effects.
Dietitian Visits
Ask our dietitians for custom advice to manage kidney disease. They help you make healthy, satisfying choices and get the nutrition you need to feel better.
Blood Pressure Management
Kidney disease can cause high blood pressure, which, in turn, takes a toll on your kidneys. We help you keep your blood pressure under control for better health.
Acute Kidney Care
If you have a sudden kidney problem, you may visit a CentraCare hospital for medications, fluids, dialysis and other treatments until you recover.
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