肾脏学

The 皇冠hga025大学洛杉矶分校健康 Division of 肾脏学 leads the nation in groundbreaking research and innovative treatments for all types of kidney conditions.

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Why choose 皇冠hga025大学洛杉矶分校健康 for kidney care?

As recognized leaders in nephrology services, our experts help children and adults with a variety of kidney conditions. You’ll benefit from our vast experience and expertise in diagnosing and treating kidney disease and preserving kidney function. 我们的服务重点包括:

国家认可: 皇冠hga025大学洛杉矶分校健康肾脏病学排名第一. 西海岸排名第一，西海岸排名第二. 在美国，根据 U.S. 皇冠hga025 & 世界报道. We’re proud to lead the nation in advanced diagnostics, 世界级的护理, and effective treatments and 世界级的护理 for all types of kidney disease. You’ll receive outstanding, comprehensive care from top experts dedicated to your well-being.

协作护理: UCLA nephrologists work with specialists across departments to deliver accurate diagnoses, effective treatments and comprehensive care. 例如, specialists from nephrology and urology work together to offer innovative treatments in our kidney stone center.

开创性的研究: Our experts pioneer new treatments through ongoing research and life-changing clinical trials. We build on science to develop advances in diagnostics and create new therapies, 这对你来说意味着更好的结果. When you choose 皇冠hga025大学洛杉矶分校健康, you’ll have the expertise of a top medical center behind you.

强大的培训: 作为一个学术医疗中心, our experts train the next generation of nephrologists through two accredited fellowship programs. We’re proud to help shape the future of nephrology care.

顶级肾移植项目: With some of the best outcome rates in the country, our programs help children and adults with complex conditions. We are one of the longest-running kidney transplant programs in the country. We lead the nation in the number of transplants we perform every year.

Kidney conditions treated by our faculty

CKD和透析: CKD (Chronic Kidney Disease) results from different conditions including diabetes, 肾小球肾炎, genetic disorders and obstruction (prostate and kidney stones).

高血压: All causes of high blood pressure (hypertension) are treated including dietary modification including how to reduce salt intake.

遗传性肾病: A wide array of kidney diseases are treated including Alport syndrome, PKD and Fabry’s disease.

电解质紊乱: The kidneys maintain the balance of minerals in the body. These minerals, or electrolytes, include sodium, potassium, and calcium. When the kidneys don’t work normally, electrolyte levels can get too high or dip too low.

肾小球肾炎: This condition happens when the filters in the kidneys, 称为肾小球, 变得发炎和受损. Several conditions can cause 肾小球肾炎, 包括IGA肾病学, FSGS, 系统性红斑狼疮, 膜质GN.

肾结石: Kidney stones are common and lead to sever pain. Kidney stones can result from dehydration, obesity, unhealthy diet, and certain medications.

我们提供肾脏疾病治疗

We specialize in a range of treatments for all types of kidney disease. UCLA nephrologists combine effective therapies with healthy habits and lifestyle changes to help you feel your best.

透析: We offer inpatient and outpatient dialysis at several locations. During hemodialysis, a special machine removes and filters waste from your blood. Peritoneal dialysis uses the lining of your belly to filter your blood while it’s in your body. We also offer continuous renal replacement therapy, a 24-hour dialysis that continuously filters the blood.

饮食和生活方式的改变: 通过教育, 营养咨询和支持, our nephrology experts and dietitians help you make smarter choices. Our goal is to give you the tools you need to take control of your health.

药物: Our specialists work with you to manage kidney problems with several types of medications. These may include vitamins, supplements, or drugs to treat high blood pressure. If you have kidney stones, you may need drugs to help you pass the stones.

微创治疗: We specialize in several procedures to break up or remove kidney stones. These procedures use small incisions or nonsurgical shock wave technology, which results in a shorter recovery time.

肾移植: Our nationally recognized kidney transplant program offers several options for children and adults who need a kidney transplant. 通过我们的肾脏交换计划, we offer kidney swap, kidney chain and kidney voucher options.