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Nephrology Clinic

Service Hours

Monday Tuesday Thursday Friday Saturday from 8:00 to 5:00 pm

The Nephrology Clinic at Ratchaphruek Hospital is a contemporary, state-of-the-art facility renowned for its excellence in artificial kidney services throughout the northeastern region of Thailand. The clinic is equipped with advanced, comfortable, and well-ventilated spaces, staffed by a cadre of highly experienced specialists dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for both patients and their families.

Services Offered at the Clinic:

Standardized Pure Water System: Ensures all dialysis procedures are performed with optimally purified water.
Accredited Hemodialysis: Utilizes advanced technology certified by the Kidney Association of Thailand for effective treatment.
Online Hemodiafiltration: Enhances kidney clearance efficiency, improving patient outcomes.
Emergency Hemodialysis: Rapid response treatments for acute renal failure cases.
Continuous Hemodialysis: Around-the-clock hemodialysis for patients with critical renal conditions that standard procedures cannot address.
Patient Comforts: Personal iPads are provided during treatment sessions to help patients stay relaxed and entertained.
Privacy in Care: Separate rooms are available for family members to ensure privacy and comfort during visits.

Preventive Screening and Diagnostic Services:

Targeted Screening: Early detection tests for chronic renal failure are recommended for individuals at risk, including those with:

Diabetes
Hypertension
Age over 60
Heart and vascular diseases
Gout
Renal stones or cysts
Single kidney
Familial history of renal issues
Abnormal urine results
Frequent use of painkillers or herbal medicines

Comprehensive Evaluations: In-depth medical history reviews, physical examinations, and diagnostic testing including blood, urine, and ultrasound tests are conducted to assess and monitor kidney health.

Treatment and Management:

Chronic Renal Failure Management: Strategies to slow renal degradation by controlling blood pressure, sugar levels, nutrition, and medication.
Replacement Therapy Counseling: For end-stage renal disease, options include peritoneal dialysis, hemodialysis, and kidney transplantation, utilizing the latest technologies and techniques available at our cutting-edge Hemodialysis Centre.
Kidney Biopsy: Specialized nephrologists perform biopsies guided by ultrasound to extract kidney tissue samples for pathological examination to accurately diagnose the underlying causes of kidney dysfunction.

Immediate Medical Attention Required for Symptoms:

Dysuria (painful urination)
Foamy urine
Swelling of the face or eyelids
Swollen feet
Hematuria (blood in urine) or unusual urine color
Severe back pain with high fever
Abnormal BUN (Blood Urea Nitrogen) results or urine tests
Family history of chronic renal disease

At the Nephrology Clinic of Ratchaphruek Hospital, our goal is to deliver comprehensive and compassionate care, utilizing the latest in medical technology and therapeutic strategies to ensure the best possible outcomes for our patients.

Sakchai Opasmanakid, MD

SIRIRAT ANUTRAKULCHAI, MD

Cholatip Pongskul, MD

JIRASAK ANUKULANANCHAI, MD

Weerayuth Hoom-ard, MD

EAKALAK LUKKANALIKITKUL, MD

SARUNYA SAEAEOW, MD

WIJITTRA CHOTMONGKOL, MD

Related Programs

Kidney Biopsy Package
Suitable for patients who require detailed investigation of kidney tissues
8,900 Thai baht
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