The Penn State Health Approach to Kidney Diseases
Penn State Health provides expert care for kidney diseases, from kidney problems related to high blood pressure and autoimmune conditions to kidney failure. Our dedicated team offers the latest approaches to diagnose and treat kidney-related illnesses.
If you or someone you love has kidney disease, it’s comforting to know you have an experienced, compassionate team you can count on. We offer comprehensive treatment and support to give you the highest quality of life possible.
Care for a Full Range of Kidney Diseases
Our kidney disease specialists treat the full range of kidney diseases in both children and adults.
Our nephrologists (kidney specialists) treat all types of kidney problems, kidney cancer and those related to diabetes. We provide long-term care for kidney failure both hospital and home-based dialysis. You get comprehensive care and support every step of the way.
We help you and your family cope with kidney disease and offer counseling to help you adjust to changes in your health, lifestyle and work. We offer training for home-based dialysis and make sure you have information about available support such as federal, state and local agencies, including funding for dialysis and medicines. You get all the assistance you need to live well.
Experts in Care
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Chronic Disease Patient Support Group
This support group provides programs of interest to patients and their caregivers managing chronic diseases such as COPD, diabetes, heart failure and stroke. Sessions offer...
This support group provides programs of interest to patients and their caregivers managing chronic diseases such as COPD, diabetes, heart failure and stroke. Sessions offer an opportunity for support and socialization.
The group meets the third Thursday of every month from 10 to 11 a.m. at Penn State Health St. Joseph - Spring Ridge, 2607 Keiser Blvd., Wyomissing.
The meetings offer a safe environment, activities, shared experiences and information sessions from a variety of health care professionals, said Clinical Disease Coordinator Morgan Boyer.
“Chronic diseases play into exacerbations that force patients to seek emergency services that could be prevented,” she said. “If they have a person who keeps them on point, someone to talk to for support, they have a greater likelihood of success. The goal is for the client to own their disease.”
The groups meet in large rooms that allow for proper social distancing. Participants are screened for COVID-19 and must wear a mask. A Zoom option is available. For more information or to register, call 610-378-2030.
Expert, Team-Based Care Designed for You
Your care team may include experts in nephrology, hepatology (liver disease), diabetes and dialysis.
We also we work closely with specialists throughout Penn State Health, particularly in cardiovascular disease, cardiothoracic surgery, endocrinology, vascular surgery, urology, hematology and cancer.
You get streamlined care to meet your specific needs.
Kidney Diseases Research and Clinical Trials
Our kidney disease specialists are recognized internationally for their laboratory and clinical research into the causes and treatments of kidney disease. That means you’re working with an expert team with access to some of today’s most promising therapies. We’re investigating diabetic nephropathy, kidney injury, chronic kidney disease patient care, disparities in kidney disease management and renal fibrosis. Find out if a kidney disease clinical trial is right for you.
Related Services and Treatments
- Cancer
- Chronic kidney disease management
- Continuous veno-venous hemofiltration dialysis
- Endocrinology, diabetes and thyroid
- Hemodialysis
- Hemofiltration
- Peritoneal dialysis
- Pediatric kidney diseases
- Urology
Conditions Treated
- Chronic renal insufficiency
- Diabetic renal disease
- Early kidney disease
- Glomerulonephritis
- Hematuria/proteinuria
- Hypertension
- Kidney cancer
- Kidney stones
- Nephrolithiasis
- Renal tubular acidosis
Convenient Locations
Find the care your family needs, close to home, at one of our many locations throughout central Pennsylvania.
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