Nephrology
Ochsner offers a full range of medical services in nephrology, which relates to the diagnosis and treatment of disease of the kidneys. The Ochsner Nephrology Section specializes in clinical nephrology, end-stage kidney disease, hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, kidney transplantation, consultative nephrology, interventional nephrology and hypertension. Our supporting team of specialists includes board-certified general nephrologists, transplant nephrologists, interventional nephrologists, clinical nurse specialists, renal dietitians, pharmacists and social workers.
Our Locations
The Ochsner Nephrology Section is based at the following locations:
- The Academic Department of Nephrology at Ochsner Medical Center at Ochsner Medical Center - Jefferson Hwy.: At this location, in addition to full clinical nephrology services for our patients, we offer a Nephrology Fellowship Training Program and our faculty conducts experimental and clinical research.
- Ochsner Baptist
- Ochsner Baton Rouge
Services & Specialties
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Dialysis Options
- End Stage Renal Disease Services
- Interventional Nephrology Program
- Kidney Cancer
- Kidney Stones
- Kidney Tests
- Outpatient Epogen Services
- Pediatric Kidney Tumors/Wilm’s Tumor
- Pediatric Nephrology
- Peritoneal Dialysis Services
- Robotic Partial Nephrectomy
- Organ Transplants