Nephrology

Although millions of Americans will develop serious chronic kidney disease, continued advances in treatment and research mean that many people with kidney disease can enjoy healthy and productive lives. 

Whether you have recently been diagnosed with kidney disease, are managing dialysis, awaiting transplant, or receiving treatment after one, the nephrology team at Cooper University Health Care is here to help you determine your options and provide the best possible treatment for your condition. 

A Team Approach to Kidney Health 

Our board-certified nephrologists are experts in kidney disorders, at the forefront of patient care, new technology, and improvements in diagnostics to evaluate, diagnose, and treat each patient. 

Our nephrologists work in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team of specialists from Cooper, which may include: 

• Primary care and specialty physicians.  
• Nurses.
• Pharmacists.
• Dietitians.
• Health educators.
• Social services.

This integrated approach ensures you receive quality and uniformity of care, and that all of your needs are met. 

Conditions We Treat 

Our nephrology team cares for patients with different types of acute and chronic kidney conditions often due to diabetes, hypertension, infections, and hereditary illnesses. These include: 

• Kidney failure.
• Diabetic kidney disease.
• Chronic renal insufficiency.
• Hypertension-related kidney disease.
• Kidney stones.
• Hematuria (blood in urine).
• Protenuria (protein in urine).
• Glomerular disease.
• Electrolyte disorders.
• Kidney and pancreas transplant management.
• Cystic kidney disease. 

Our Services  

Our specialists provide a complete range of consultative, diagnostic, and treatment services, providing individualized care that’s tailored to your unique needs. These services may include: 

• Comprehensive renal function evaluation.
• Diet and fluid management.
• Medication.
• Dialysis (peritoneal and hemodialysis).
• Kidney transplant referral.