Nephrology & Renal Science

Caring for Your Kidneys. Supporting Your Life.

The Nephrology & Renal Science department at Samford Hospital, being one of the best hospitals in Ranchi, offers comprehensive specialty care for the diagnosis, treatment and management of all forms of kidney disease and hypertension. Our skilled team includes some of the best Nephrologists in Ranchi, Interventional Radiologists, Transplant Surgeons and specialized nurses and technicians.

From acute kidney injuries to chronic conditions like polycystic kidney disease, our nephrology experts utilize the latest evidence-based therapies and innovative technologies to provide personalized renal care for patients of all ages, which is why we are also known as one of the best nephro hospitals in Ranchi.

What We Do

Chronic Kidney Disease Management

For those with chronic kidney disease (CKD) or end-stage renal disease (ESRD), Samford’s renal care program provides coordinated treatment plans tailored to each stage of progressive kidney dysfunction, including:

Medical management with medications, diet and lifestyle modifications
Dialysis services – haemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, home dialysis training
Disease and treatment education classes
Dietary counselling by renal nutritionists
Vascular access management for dialysis
Kidney transplant evaluation and pre-transplant care

Dialysis Care at Samford Hospital Ranchi

For patients requiring inpatient dialysis, we have specialized acute dialysis units within the hospital, including temporary dialysis catheters and other forms of emergency or short-term dialytic support during acute kidney injury.

Well-equipped dialysis unit open 24 hours with the most advanced dialysis machines for Haemodialysis, Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis (CAPD), Continuous Veno Venous Haemodialysis, Continuous Veno Venous Hemodiafiltration and Renal Biopsy.
Highly specialized water treatment plant with the best quality water for effective dialysis
Haemodialysis unit equipped with efficient cardiac monitoring, central oxygen supply and other emergency treatment facilities for critically ill patients
Haemodialysis available in critical care units for patients on ventilators and other critically ill patients

When to Consult a Nephrologist at Samford Hospital?

Acute kidney injury or failure, requiring dialysis
Chronic kidney disease of any stage, with progressively declining function
Persistent protein in urine, suggesting possible kidney damage
Kidney stones, chronic stone formers
Resistant hypertension not responding to usual treatments
Polycystic kidney disease or other inherited kidney disorders
Glomerulonephritis or other inflammatory renal conditions
Fluid and electrolyte disorders like hyponatremia, hyperkalaemia
Rapidly worsening oedema or swelling of the legs
Nephrotic or nephritic syndrome

Why Choose Our Nephrology & Renal Sciences Department

Excellence in both clinical care and patient experience
Comprehensive spectrum of kidney care — from early disease to transplant support
Strong interdisciplinarity: teamwork with other specialties to optimize overall health
State-of-the-art facilities and updated protocols
Focus on minimizing complications, improving quality of life, prolonging kidney health