The nephrology service at ADMed Specialist Clinic provides specialist kidney care, from your first consultation to dialysis and the procedures that make dialysis possible. Our clinic runs on Saturdays at 10:00 AM, and weekend dialysis sessions may be available on Saturday or Sunday, subject to scheduling and clinical assessment.
Your kidneys matter. Early diagnosis can protect your kidneys and your life.
Clinic day: Saturdays at 10:00 AM
What we offer
- Kidney disease consultation
- Chronic kidney disease (CKD) management
- Hypertension and kidney-related blood pressure care
- Dialysis (see our Dialysis Treatment service)
- AV-Fistula Creation, Central Venous Catheter insertion and AV-Graft Creation (see our Dialysis Access Procedures service)
- Kidney function tests
What is chronic kidney disease (CKD)?
Chronic kidney disease is a long-term condition in which the kidneys slowly lose their ability to filter waste and extra fluid from the blood. It usually progresses in stages, and early on it often causes no symptoms at all.
Fatigue, swelling and changes in urination tend to appear only when kidney function has already fallen. Finding the problem early, and managing it, helps slow its progress and prevent complications.
What causes kidney disease?
Two of the most common causes are:
- Diabetes, which over time can damage the small blood vessels in the kidneys
- High blood pressure (hypertension), which can damage and narrow the blood vessels that supply the kidneys
Getting tested
Because early kidney disease is often silent, testing matters, especially if you have diabetes, high blood pressure or a family history of kidney disease. Kidney function is checked with simple tests, usually a urine test and a blood test. Your specialist will tell you which tests you need.
Dialysis and vascular access
When the kidneys can no longer do their job, dialysis takes over part of that work. To receive dialysis, many patients need a vascular access, such as an AV fistula, an AV graft or a central venous catheter. Our team can discuss which option suits you and arrange the procedure. Weekend dialysis sessions may be available on Saturday or Sunday, subject to scheduling and clinical assessment; please call to arrange a time.
Learn more about our Dialysis Treatment service →
Learn more about our Dialysis Access Procedures →
Read our patient guide to kidney failure and its treatment →
When should I book?
Consider booking a consultation if you have:
- Swelling of the legs, ankles or around the eyes
- Tiredness that does not improve
- Changes in how often you pass urine, or foamy or blood-stained urine
- High blood pressure that is hard to control
- Diabetes, or a family history of kidney disease
- Abnormal kidney test results from another clinic
This page gives general information and does not replace advice from a doctor. To discuss your own situation, please book a consultation.