midwest nephrology patient portal

Why choose Midwest nephrology group?

Since 2005, Midwest Nephrology Group, PLLC has been providing outstanding service and patient care to Midwest City and the surrounding communities. Our mission is to provide exceptional, compassionate and comprehensive health care.

Does Omaha nephrology take care of dialysis patients?

We also have an active home dialysis program and take care of kidney transplant patients. The physicians of Omaha Nephrology currently have privileges and make rounds at select Omaha metro area hospitals and are medical directors of several dialysis units.

Who is the best nephrology practice in Nebraska?

Omaha Nephrology P.C. is the premier nephrology practice in eastern Nebraska and western Iowa. Founded in 1996, we have 8 board-certified nephrologists on staff, as well as 2 nurse practitioners. Omaha Nephrology specializes in the treatment of kidney disease and hypertension (high blood pressure).

Where is Omaha nephrology located?

The physicians of Omaha Nephrology currently have privileges and make rounds at select Omaha metro area hospitals and are medical directors of several dialysis units. Our main office is located northwest of Westroads Mall at 1111 North 102nd Court, Suite 200, Omaha, NE 68114. We also have offices in Council Bluffs and Shenandoah, Iowa.

How many hours a day does Midwest Nephrology care?from mnckc.com

Midwest Nephrology Consultants provides state of the art, twenty-four hour per day nephrology care, with our nephrologists on staff at the majority of hospitals in our outlined regions.

What is the patient advocate service?from mnckc.com

That’s why we are introducing a patient advocate service. This service is designed to help a patient who feels that an issue has not been addressed in a timely manner for whatever reason.u 0003If a patient has any questions or concerns, they should call u0003816-276-1700 and ask to speak with the patient advocate.

How many hours a day does Midwest Nephrology care?

Midwest Nephrology Consultants provides state of the art, twenty-four hour per day nephrology care, with our nephrologists on staff at the majority of hospitals in our outlined regions.

What is the patient advocate service?

That’s why we are introducing a patient advocate service. This service is designed to help a patient who feels that an issue has not been addressed in a timely manner for whatever reason.u 0003If a patient has any questions or concerns, they should call u0003816-276-1700 and ask to speak with the patient advocate.

What is Dialysis?from midwestnephrologyassociates.com

It's a mechanical process which removes waste products and extra fluids from your body when your own kidneys are unable to . We use a special membrane which can be used very effectively to keep your electrolytes in balance.

When does a patient need to start dialysis?from midwestnephrologyassociates.com

Most people need to start dialysis when their kidney function falls below 10-15%. The reason being at that time your own kidneys are unable to clear waste products from the body and they cannot keep very important electrolytes.

What are the side effects of dialysis?from midwestnephrologyassociates.com

The most common side effects of dialysis are usually fluid gain, low blood pressure and cramping.

What is peritoneal dialysis?from midwestnephrologyassociates.com

In peritoneal dialysis, special fluid is introduced into the abdomen through a plastic catheter. The fluid remains in the abdomen and draws excess fluid and waste products from the blood. After a prescribed period, the fluid (with the waste products) is drained and discarded. Peritoneal dialysis is done by the patient or family member at home and requires some training.

Do patients remain on dialysis the rest of their life?from midwestnephrologyassociates.com

The majority of patients will remain on dialysis for the rest of their lives. There are a small percentage of patients that are on for acute issues that are reversible and they will only be on dialysis until they recover enough kidney function to get off. However a majority of patients have end-stage kidney function from a chronic problem that's causing kidney function to deteriorate over the years and is not reversible. Transplant is an option for some patients and would then result in ending dialysis.