Specialties & Services

Nephrology

At BJC HealthCare, our kidney specialists care for common and complex kidney disorders in adults and children. Our patient-focused treatments and services help you achieve a better quality of life.

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Nephrology specialties and services

At BJC HealthCare, you’ll find a complete range of clinical services for the diagnosis and management of kidney-related conditions. Our nephrologists focus on detecting kidney problems early and preserving kidney function using the latest evidence-based therapies. You can count on receiving individualized treatment from dependable providers focused on helping you live more fully and comfortably.

Kidney disorder treatments we offer include:

Chronic kidney disease management

We offer a unique blend of services to help you manage chronic kidney disease and prevent kidney failure. Lifestyle counseling, medication, hypertension management, dialysis, and other treatments help you stay active and live life to the fullest.

Kidney failure care

We are your partner for long-term kidney failure care. From inpatient and outpatient dialysis to ongoing monitoring and kidney transplantation, we guide and support you through every stage of diagnosis and treatment.

Kidney dialysis

Dialysis is the process of filtering your blood when your kidneys aren’t working. We offer several types of dialysis depending on your needs. You may receive dialysis in an outpatient dialysis center or in the comfort of your own home.

Kidney transplant

With one of the most experienced transplant teams in the nation, people turn to us for life-saving care and our unique blend of transplant support services. We offer a range of kidney transplant options, including living donor kidney transplants, multi-organ transplantation, and pediatric kidney transplants.

Minimally invasive kidney surgery

We offer robotic-assisted and laparoscopic procedures for kidney cancer, kidney stones, and other kidney disorders. Minimally invasive procedures use smaller incisions, so you recover faster and with less pain.

Why choose us for nephrology?

Our partners, WashU Medicine, have been pioneers in kidney medicine for decades, leading the way in developing more effective treatments for our patients. Our nephrologists were among the first in the U.S. to offer dialysis.

WashU Medicine also has one of the longest-standing and largest nephrology training programs in the nation. When you turn to us for kidney care, you’re receiving the expertise of a highly skilled team.

At BJC HealthCare, you’ll find:

Compassionate approach: We understand that kidney problems can prevent you from living life to the fullest. We create individualized treatment plans around your needs and goals, with a focus on keeping you as active and independent as possible.
National recognition: Our services have earned top national rankings for kidney failure care from U.S. News & World Report. This distinction illustrates our commitment to high-quality service and exceptional patient outcomes.
Multispecialty team: Specialists across many areas work together to deliver your care. You receive the expertise of nephrologists, urologists, endocrinologists, oncologists, registered dietitians, and other health care providers.
Convenient dialysis locations: When the treatments you need are close to home, you can spend more time living your life. We offer inpatient and outpatient kidney dialysis at multiple locations across Missouri and Illinois.
Kidney transplant leaders: With our partners, Wash U Medicine, we perform hundreds of kidney transplants each year—we have one of the highest volumes in the U.S. and the highest volume in Missouri. Our rejection rates are among the lowest in the nation. This is a testament to our expertise and commitment to providing the best possible care to our patients.