Duke offers clinical care and consultation for a broad range of needs of patients with kidney diseases. Our specialists provide expertise in:

• Treatment of end-stage renal disease (in-center hemodialysis, home hemodialysis, nocturnal hemodialysis, and peritoneal dialysis)
• Diagnosis and management of chronic kidney disease
• Diagnosis and treatment of nephrotic syndrome and glomerulonephritis
• Kidney transplantation and immunosuppression
• Hypertension
• Diagnosis and treatment of electrolyte disorders
• Kidney biopsy
• Management of hypertension and chronic kidney disease in pregnancy

Duke Nephrology plays a key role in the kidney transplant program at Duke. An average of more than 125 kidney transplants is performed at Duke each year, as well as 10-15 pancreas transplants.

In 2012, Duke Nephrology was ranked #13 nationally, according to U.S.News & World Report.

The depth and size of our clinical program provides a strong basis for our active training program and for a diverse clinical research program. We have active basic research programs focused on diabetic kidney disease, transplantation, inherited diseases of the kidney, autoimmune kidney disease, and hypertension.

Appointments

For appointments, call 888-ASK-DUKE (888-275-3853). Physicians can make referrals by calling 800-MED-DUKE (800-633-3853).