Nephrology
Nephrology is the medical specialty that diagnoses and treats diseases of the kidneys. The department cares for the full range of kidney conditions — chronic kidney disease, glomerular disease, kidney-related high blood pressure and electrolyte disorders — and manages dialysis as well as evaluation and follow-up for patients before and after a kidney transplant.
Medically reviewed by the Florence Healthcare medical team · Last reviewed June 2026
One coordinated team, one plan for your care
Kidney disease often develops quietly and is closely linked to blood pressure, diabetes and heart health, so it is rarely managed in isolation. Our nephrologists work with the transplant, cardiology, diabetes and dietetics teams to slow the progression of chronic kidney disease, control its complications and plan the right treatment at the right time — from medication and lifestyle support to dialysis or referral for transplantation.
For patients travelling from abroad, a dedicated international coordinator arranges appointments and, where needed, in-centre dialysis during your stay. Our specialists can review your blood tests, scans and biopsy reports remotely, give a clear opinion on your stage of kidney disease and treatment options, and provide a transparent cost estimate before you travel.
Programs & sub-specialties
- Chronic kidney disease management
- Hemodialysis & peritoneal dialysis
- Glomerular & autoimmune kidney disease
- Hypertension clinic
- Pre- & post-transplant nephrology
- Electrolyte & mineral-bone disorders
Why patients choose the Nephrology
Connected to transplant care
Nephrologists work directly with our transplant team, so suitable patients move smoothly from evaluation and dialysis to kidney transplantation and lifelong follow-up within one coordinated pathway.
Dialysis arranged for your stay
International patients who need dialysis can have it scheduled in our centre during treatment in Istanbul, so ongoing kidney care is never interrupted while you are here.
Built for international patients
A dedicated coordinator, care in your language, invitation letters for your visa, airport transfers and a transparent cost estimate before you travel.
Accredited quality & safety
Care delivered to internationally recognized JCI standards across our İstanbul hospitals, with outcomes tracked and reviewed.
Treatments & procedures we offer
Explore the procedures our team performs. Each has a clear, answer-first guide covering what it involves, recovery and a transparent cost estimate — select any treatment to learn more.
Conditions we treat
Explore related conditions- Chronic kidney disease
- Glomerulonephritis
- Diabetic nephropathy
- Resistant hypertension
Understand your diagnosis
Plain-language, provider-reviewed articles on conditions, tests and procedures in our Health Library.
Comprehensive kidney care
From early diagnosis to dialysis and transplant support, our facilities cover every stage of kidney disease in one place.
- Modern hemodialysis units with individual monitoring
- Peritoneal dialysis training and support
- Ultrasound-guided kidney biopsy for precise diagnosis
- Advanced laboratory and immunology testing
- Integrated pre- and post-kidney-transplant follow-up
Your journey, supported before, during and after
From your first message to your follow-up back home, a dedicated coordinator handles the details — so you can focus on your treatment, in your language.
Nephrology — frequently asked questions
A nephrologist diagnoses and manages diseases of the kidneys — including chronic kidney disease, inflammation of the kidney's filters (glomerular disease), kidney-related high blood pressure, and disturbances of salts and minerals — and oversees dialysis and care around kidney transplantation.
Yes. If you are on hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis, your coordinator can arrange treatment in our centre during your stay so your dialysis schedule continues without interruption.
Yes. Share your recent blood tests, urine results, scans and any biopsy reports, and our nephrologists will review them remotely, explain your stage of kidney disease and options, and provide a transparent cost estimate before you commit to travel.
Ready to plan your treatment?
Share your reports for a free, no-obligation second opinion and a transparent cost estimate — usually within 48 hours.
Accredited to Joint Commission International (JCI) standards
Quality and patient safety reviewed against the JCI 8th Edition — see our accreditations.