Medical diseases of the kidney, decreased function of the kidney, Kidney failure and Kidney transplant forms the main issues dealt by this department. The early diagnosis of kidney disease and prevention of the kidney problems are the cornerstone in the working of this department. Kidney Biopsy, specific treatment of hypertension/diabetes related to better kidney function is offered. In cases of advanced Kidney failure, Dialysis is offered round the clock.
Also a more comfortable way of “ home dialysis” called CAPD is also being done here , wherein the patient can do daily dialysis at home at night and do normal work at office/home , limiting hospital visit to once a month.