Department of Nephrology

Services provided by the Department of Nephrology include inpatient and outpatient evaluation and treatment of kidney disease. Our specialists work according to the latest medical principles and the goal to treat patients in the best possible way.

Department of Nephrology

University Hospital Zurich
Tract WEST B
Rämistrasse 100
8091 Zurich
Tel. +41 44 255 33 84

Clinic for Nephrology and Dialysis Center USZ Airport

University Hospital Zurich Airport
The Circle 59
8058 Zurich-Airport
Tel. +41 44 255 33 84

Nephrology clinic services include:

  • The consultative outpatient evaluation of renal disease,
  • the inpatient treatment of kidney disease,
  • the treatment of renal failure by means of acute and chronic hemodialysis,
  • the kidney transplant,
  • a living donor program
  • a cardiorenal consultation hour

Basic, further and advanced training

The clinic is committed to the education, training and continuing education of students and physicians. The main areas of research are:

  • inherited kidney diseases (in particular autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease)
  • Kidney transplant
  • Inflammatory mechanisms
  • Kidney stones

Team of the Department of Nephrology

An experienced and competent team of kidney specialists is at your disposal in the Department of Nephrology at the University Hospital Zurich. Our kidney doctors have extensive expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of kidney diseases. We offer personalized care and treatment tailored to the patient.