Department of nephrology
The department of nephrology is concerned with diagnostics and treatment of acute and chronic renal diseases and vascular hypertension. Causes for these diseases are e.g. infections, disorders of the immune system, congenital malformations and, to an increasing degree, metabolic disorders – diabetes mellitus, in particular. Particularly, patients suffering from delayed consecutive syndromes of diabetes profit from our department's close cooperation with other specialist departments of our hospital.
For diagnostics and treatment, we supply a broad spectrum of laboratories as well as the latest ultrasonography appliances, such as colour duplex ultrasonography and Doppler ultrasonography, x-ray, computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). If required, we can take ultrasound-guided specimens from the kidneys.
We perform shunt surgery and implant temporary and permanent catheters with patients suffering from acute or chronic kidney failure, partly in collaboration with the department of vascular surgery. We perform about 6,500 treatments a year at twelve treatment places, which are equipped with the latest haemodialysis and haemofiltration devices, in terms of inpatient, semi-inpatient and outpatient therapy. Furthermore, we provide continuous treatment of kidney failure for seriously ill patients in the house's intensive care units. The department provides 24-hour cover for patients requiring dialysis in case of emergency or intoxication.
Beside haemodialysis, we also provide peritoneal dialysis and aftercare for patients with kidney transplants.
Services and main focus:
- Diagnostics and treatment of renal diseases and vascular hypertension as well as their consequences
- Renal ultrasonography including duplex ultrasonography of the renal vessels, shunt duplex ultrasonography
- Percutaneous renal biopsy
- Shunt surgery and implantation of catheters for dialysis, temporary and permanent (in cooperation with the department of vascular surgery)
- Performance of all procedures for kidney substitution (HD – haemodialysis, HF – haemofiltration, continuing procedures – CAVH, CVVH, CVVDH, PD – peritoneal dialysis in terms of CAPD, IPD and APD) aftercare after transplantations
Head physician:
Stephan Walter MD
Specialist for internal medicine / nephrology
Phone: +49.6431.292-4361
e-mail: s.walter@st-vincenz.de
Assistant medical director:
J. Thiemer MD
Specialist for internal medicine / nephrology
Phone: +49.6431.292-4362
e-mail: j.thiemer@st-vincenz.de
Outpatient centre and consultation hours
Office of the department of nephrology
Karin Kessler
Phone: +49.6431.292-4361
e-mai: k.kessler@st-vincenz.de
Emergency cases 24-hours a day without advance notification; beyond office hours via the emergency room of the department / nephrology background service.
Outpatient centre Dr Walter (private patients only) after advance notification.
Ward 6/2
Phone: +49.6431.292-1632
Department of dialysis
Phone: +49.6431.292-4364
Fax: +49.6431.292-4366
Direction: Rosemarie Bock / Petra Langer
e-mail: dialyse@st-vincenz.de
