Overview
The Department of Nephrology at BMH Vatakara is dedicated to significantly improving the quality of life for patients managing kidney diseases and related systemic health challenges.
Our expert unit comprises highly experienced Nephrologists, specialized medical officers, dialysis technicians and skilled nursing staff, all committed to delivering world-class, affordable
patient care.
We provide comprehensive services across the full spectrum of nephrology, from preventative management to advanced critical interventions. Our unit features a 11-Bed
Dialysis Centre equipped with state-of-the-art Haemodialysis machines to ensure optimal, round-the-clock care for patients with chronic and acute renal failure. We specialize in
Advanced Renal Replacement Therapies (RRT), including Hemodiafiltration (HDF), a highly effective, advanced haemodialysis technique and Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) including CVVH (Continuous Veno-Venous Hemofiltration), for the complex management of critically ill patients in the ICU setting.
We are equipped to provide all modalities of dialysis, including Hemodialysis and Peritoneal Dialysis, ensuring treatment is tailored to the patient's lifestyle and clinical needs. Our expert team delivers care across a wide range of conditions and procedures, ensuring holistic management. Key conditions managed include Glomerular Diseases and Glomerulonephritis, Diabetic Kidney Disease, Hypertension, Complicated Urinary Tract Infections (UTI), and Paediatric Nephrology and Nephrotic Syndrome.
Specialized procedures and care encompass Vascular Access Care, including the creation and maintenance of both temporary and permanent vascular access (AV Fistula, Grafts, Catheters), Interventional Nephrology procedures such as Ultrasound-Guided Renal Biopsy for accurate tissue diagnosis, and Critical Care Nephrological support within the ICU, including advanced RRT techniques like Hemoperfusion and Plasmapheresis. We also provide crucial Nutritional Support through dedicated Renal Nutrition and Personalized Diet Management programs aimed at slowing disease progression.
