CKD Classes
At Naples Nephrology, although you may be early in the chronic kidney disease process, Dr. Russo’s trained staff will explain all options available to you regarding treatment.

Kidney Transplant
Dr. Russo and his staff will encourage you to obtain early work-up for a transplant.  His aim is for you to avoid undergoing dialysis unless absolutely necessary.  With aggressive transplant evaluation, you will be listed at multiple centers.  After receiving your transplant, Dr. Russo will follow you and adjust your immunosuppression drugs.  This avoids unnecessary travel outside the Naples area.

Hemodialysis
Dr. Russo has privileges at all regional units.  He works with you in choosing a home dialysis center.  You will tour several units prior to dialysis initiation as you meet the staff and even talk with some of the patients.  The team approach is pursued.

Heart Failure
Some people experience a decrease in response to medications which help their heart pump more efficiently.  You may be one of those patients that could respond to ultrafiltration, a technique which takes fluid from you at a slow pace, sparing the kidneys from exposure to high doses of diuretics.  Dr. Russo works closely with your cardiologist as they tailor your treatment.

Kidney Disease
Dr. Russo has experience in treating patients that have kidney problems related to lupus, focal sclerosis, IgA nephropathy and glomerulonephritis.  Dr. Russo understands that patients with these conditions may require close patient interaction and monitoring.  His chronic kidney disease management program allows for early detection of anemia and bone disease.

Hypertension
Dr. Russo understands that taking multiple medications may be difficult or inconvenient, and he works with your doctor to tailor your regimen to be more suitable for you.  He can also work to rule out other diseases that may contribute to this condition/situation.