Best Urology & Nephrology Hospital in Vizag

The Department of Nephrology at St. Joseph’s Hospital is a premier center of excellence offering comprehensive and compassionate care for patients with kidney-related disorders. Our services are rooted in Evidence-Based Medicine (EBM), and we adopt a patient-centered approach, ensuring that each individual receives the highest standard of personalized care. With cutting-edge technology, a highly experienced team of nephrologists, and a multidisciplinary framework, we deliver specialized management of acute and chronic kidney conditions, dialysis.

Treatment & Procedures

Haemodialysis

• 24/7 haemodialysis services using advanced equipment
• Vascular access monitoring and troubleshooting
• Temporary Dialysis Catheter Insertion
• Placement of non-tunnelled central venous catheters for urgent dialysis needs
• Performed under sterile conditions with real-time ultrasound guidance
• Tunnelled Catheter (Permcath) Insertion
• Placement of long-term dialysis catheters (Permcath) with fluoroscopy support
• Arteriovenous (AV) Fistula Creation
• Surgical creation of AV fistulas for long-term haemodialysis access
• Collaboration with vascular surgery team for timely and efficient access creation
• Plasma Exchange (Therapeutic Apheresis)
• Indicated for glomerulonephritis, vasculitis, TTP, myeloma kidney, etc.
• High-quality apheresis systems operated by trained staff
• Kidney Biopsy
• Percutaneous ultrasound-guided renal biopsy for diagnosis and disease staging
• Inpatient observation to ensure safety and manage post-biopsy complications
• Hypertension
• Customized treatment plans for secondary and resistant hypertension
• Comprehensive risk modification including diet and lifestyle
• Nephrology ICU Support
• Specialist nephrology input in ICU settings
• Timely initiation of renal replacement therapy, and fluid- electrolyte management
• Preventive Nephrology Services
• Screening programs for high-risk groups (diabetics, hypertensives, elderly)
• Patient education on early signs of kidney disease and lifestyle changes