kidney care patient portal

What services do we offer for people with kidney disease?

Patient Portal – Kidney Cares Patient Portal You can follow your dialysis and/or kidney care treatments, schedule appointments, review your medical files and more, 24/7, via the Athena link. Click the button below to sign in. Click Here

How can patienthub help manage my kidney health?

with PatientHub. Now there's a quicker and easier way to manage your kidney health with PatientHub. Not only will you be able to log your daily treatment data, you'll be able to see trends in your kidney health in a snapshot. That means you can work with your care team more closely than ever for better health outcomes. Get Started Now.

Why choose the Center for kidney care?

Patient Portal Referral Resources Take control of your health by learning more about your kidneys and kidney health. We have put together a easy-to-use library of resources to help you. Refer Patients Kidney Smart by Davita Interactive educational sessions for managing kidney-related diet and health. Visit Website National Kidney Foundation

How to make an appointment with Colorado Kidney Care?

Patient Portal – Kidney Care Center Chambersburg Patient Portal You can follow your dialysis and/or kidney care treatments, schedule appointments, review your medical files and more, 24/7, via the Acumen link. Click the button below to sign in. Click Here Call Us Today 423.339.3340

What is renal hypertension?

Renovascular hypertension is a type of high blood pressure. It happens when the renal arteries, the blood vessels that carry blood to the kidneys, become narrow. Renovascular hypertension is sometimes called “renal artery stenosis.”.

What to do if you have side effects from a med?

If the medication causes side effects, do not just stop taking it. Instead, talk to your doctor or nurse about the problems it causes. He or she might be able to lower your dose or switch you to a different medicine. If cost is a problem, mention that too.

What does high blood pressure mean?

High blood pressure is a condition that puts you at risk for heart attack, stroke, and kidney disease. It does not usually cause symptoms, but it can be serious. When your doctor or nurse tells you your blood pressure, he or she will say two numbers. For example, your doctor or nurse might say that your blood pressure is “140 over 90.”.

How to know if you have too much sodium?

The only way to know for sure how much sodium you are getting is to check the label. Here are some examples of foods that often have too much sodium: Canned soups. Rice and noodle mixes. Sauces, dressings, and condiments (ketchup and mustard) Pre-made frozen meals (“TV dinners”) Deli meats, hot dogs, and cheeses.

What is the top number of blood pressure?

For example, your doctor or nurse might say that your blood pressure is “140 over 90.”. The top number is the pressure inside your arteries when your heart is contracting (systolic). The bottom number is the pressure inside your arteries when your heart is relaxed (diastolic). The numbers below illustrate how doctors and nurses define high ...

How to reduce sodium in food?

The most important thing you can do to cut down on sodium is to eat less processed food. That means that you should avoid most foods that are sold in cans, boxes, jars, and bags. You should also eat in restaurants less often. Instead of buying pre-made, processed foods, buy fresh or fresh-frozen fruits and vegetables.

Is fast food bad for you?

Be sure to choose places that offer healthier choices; fast-food is almost always a bad idea. As an example, a typical meal of a hamburger and french fries from a popular fast-food chain has about 1,600 milligrams of sodium. That’s more sodium than many people should eat in a day. When choosing what to order:

What is Colorado Kidney Care?

Colorado Kidney Care physicians are Certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine— Subspecialty of Nephrology. We provide consultative and ongoing care for patients with a myriad of kidney-related conditions such as systemic lupus erythematosis, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, kidney stones, inherited kidney disorders such as polycystic kidney disease, nephrotic syndrome, glomerulonephritis, and acute and chronic renal failure. In addition to our interest in hemodialysis therapy for the majority of our patients with End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), we care for a large population of patients on home modalities of dialysis, including CAPD, CCPD and Home Hemodialysis. We are also the Medical Directors of the Kidney Transplant Program at Presbyterian-St. Lukes Medical Center in Denver.

What is renal replacement therapy?

“Renal” means “having to do with the kidneys” and “Replacement Therapy” simply means something to replace the job of the non-functioning organ.

Why do people have kidney disease?

Why? Because high blood pressure, diabetes, and other stressors can lead to kidney disease and sometimes those conditions are treated without considering the kidneys. Other times, the kidneys are the culprits and their weakness or inefficiency, which can then lead to those varied conditions. It is difficult to tell which came first in some patient cases. Regardless, the kidneys are generally very “hearty” organs. However, once kidney function declines to the point of needing significant intervention, patients won’t “feel fine” anymore, inevitably experiencing symptoms and needing further intervention or treatment. Our goal at Colorado Kidney Care is to keep you “feeling fine” and keep those kidneys functioning as well as possible, for as long as possible.

What is CKD in Colorado?

Chronic kidney disease, or CKD, means that you have damage to your kidneys. This means that your kidneys cannot filter blood as well as they once did. CKD is generally a progressive disease and happens slowly over time. There are 5 stages of kidney disease which are based on your level of kidney function. Stages 1, 2, and often 3, can easily go unnoticed, as the symptoms are often vague or related to other conditions such as high blood pressure, fluid and electrolyte imbalance, and diabetes. Once an official diagnosis of “Kidney Disease” has been made, your primary care physician should refer you to a nephrologist or kidney care provider like Colorado Kidney Care for a consultation and maintenance of your condition.

What are the functions of the kidneys?

In addition to the waste removal we are all familiar with (urine production), our two kidneys are literally the “generator and regulator” for a number of processes that are required for the body to function.

Do nephrons regenerate?

That number never increases and nephrons do not regenerate when permanently damaged. Within each nephron is the glomerulus, which is responsible for the first stage of the filtering process of the blood. The function of the glomerulus represents the overall function of the kidneys, expressed as a percentage.

Providing High Quality, Compassionate Care

The Center for Kidney Care is the premier provider of Nephrology care in Southern New Jersey. We specialize in diagnosing and treating all aspects of kidney disorders and elevated blood pressure.

Our Services

The providers at the Center for Kidney Care diagnose and treat all aspects of kidney disorders and elevated blood pressure. We provide high quality, compassionate care in our Hainesport and Burlington offices. Some of the services we offer are:

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