Division of Nephrology
The Division of Nephrology, part of the Department of Medicine, offers world-class patient care, research programs, and education and training opportunities.
Kidney Care
Expert care for genetic, acute and chronic kidney conditions
Diagnosis, Treatment and Support from Kidney Specialists
Kidneys perform important functions that keep the body in balance, such as filtering blood, regulating blood pressure, and removing waste. Nephrologists are kidney specialists who provide comprehensive care for patients with various kidney-related issues, from diagnosis and treatment to long-term management and monitoring of kidney health.
In the Division of Nephrology at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC), we are dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care, raising kidney health awareness in our communities, advancing transformative research, and educating the next generation of leaders in the field.
Our faculty includes internationally renowned clinicians and investigators. Our Nephrology Fellowship is consistently recognized as one of the top programs in the country, known for its excellence in clinical training, research, and leadership development.
Conditions We Treat
At BIDMC, we treat the entire spectrum of kidney disease and focus on improving your overall health. These conditions include common diseases, such as diabetes and hypertension, that damage the kidneys. We also provide expert care for relatively rare autoimmune or infectious diseases and rare genetic conditions. Some of the most common conditions we treat include the following:
- Glomerulonephritis
- Genetic disorders of the kidney
- Kidney stones
- Diabetes
- Polycystic kidney disease
- Hypertension
- Electrolyte disorders including hyponatremia, hypernatremia, and kalemia
We also have specialized centers focusing on various subspecialties within kidney care, such as dialysis, kidney transplantation, kidney genetics, onco-nephrology, interventional nephrology, and glomerular disease. These subspecialties address specific aspects of kidney disease and its treatment, ensuring comprehensive care for our patients with diverse needs.
Exceptional Care
Our nephrologists provide individualized, comprehensive and compassionate care to patients with acute (sudden onset) and chronic kidney disorders. Our nephrology team works closely with you and your primary physician and specialists to accurately diagnose kidney issues and then tailor an appropriate treatment plan for your needs.
Our goal is to help you maintain or improve your overall health and well-being.
Personalized Treatment Plans
Every kidney disorder is unique. And everyone has unique needs. We look at your medical situation, lifestyle and preferences to develop a personalized plan of care just for you.
We conduct a complete evaluation to identify the cause(s) of your kidney condition. It includes blood work, urine studies and imaging. Then, we work to stop or slow disease progression. Our efforts focus on high blood pressure, diabetes (if present), protein in the urine, acid build up and nutrition. We're always available to discuss difficult cases and guide disease- and patient-specific treatments.
If it’s appropriate, we may also refer you to a clinical trial. Clinical trials test promising new therapies and diagnostic tests. They may offer benefits over existing standards of care.
Our kidney care team may work with other specialties at BIDMC to meet all your kidney health-related needs.
Additional Services
Your Kidney Care team coordinates your care with other specialty providers throughout our medical center. This ensures you receive comprehensive, streamlined care.
