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The Section of Nephrology provides excellent
patient care for a wide range of clinical problems. All of our physicians
are specialists in nephrology who have expertise in treating a wide
range of diseases and disorders of the kidneys such as chronic kidney
disease, end stage kidney disease, renal transplantation and kidney
stones. According to U.S. News and World Report (July, 2007), our program
is ranked #22 in the United States. 
The Section of Nephrology maintains three hemodialysis centers in
the Hyde Park area and a chronic ambulatory peritoneal dialysis center
and a home dialysis program out of The University of Chicago Hospitals,
providing care to over 400 patients. The Section maintains an inpatient
transplant service and is responsible for all outpatient care after
renal transplantation. Additionally, the Section manages a large patient
population with acute renal failure on the consultative service.
The Section of Nephrology has a world renowned program in the research
and clinical management of kidney stones as well as clinical expertise
in immunological renal diseases. |
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