OUR SERVICES

Naples Nephrology offer a full range of both clinical and administative services for the benefit of our patients.​​​​
We graciously welcome out of town consultations by email or phone.

Naples Nephrology offers a full range of both clinical and administrative services for the benefit of our customers.
We graciously welcome out of town consultations by e-mail or phone.

  • CKD Classes

    At Naples Nephrology, although you may be early in the Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) process, our trained staff will explain all options available to you regarding treatment.

  • EDUCATION

    You will learn about diet modifications, the need to adjust your lifestyle, and the real meaning of the laboratory tests. In a non-biased manner, our nurse educator will describe to you in detail the therapies of hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis as well as the potential side effects of transplant medications. Although you may be very far from kidney intervention, early presentation allows you to choose a therapy which parallels your lifestyle.

    The kidney synthesizes a hormone which stimulates red blood cell production. If your percentage function drops to less than 60%, this hormone may not be produced in sufficient quantities to prevent anemia. If you may be experiencing weakness and lethargy, this could indicate that you are anemic. We will replace this hormone and monitor your anemia.

    Another product made by the kidney is Vitamin D. This too may be reduced. Loss of this hormone may place you at risk for serious fractures. We will monitor your need for replacement and initiate therapy in a timely fashion. This will help you avoid potentially preventable problems. These classes are given on an individual basis. You will meet with our nurse educator for three sessions. During this period, your blood pressure is monitored and adjustments in your medications may be warranted.

  • KIDNEY DISEASE

    We have experience in treating patients that have kidney problems related to lupus, focal sclerosis, IgA nephropathy and glomerulonephritis. We understand that patients with these conditions may require close patient interaction and monitoring. Our chronic kidney disease management program allows for early detection of anemia and bone disease.

  • HEMODIALYSIS

    Our doctors have privileges at all regional units. We will work 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. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION

  • PERITONEAL DIALYSIS

    Performing dialysis at home may make a life altering process more acceptable. This form of dialysis utilizes your own peritoneal membrane as the filter to rid your body of the waste products. You may consider this therapy if you are active, work or travel. You do not need to have a needle inserted on a regular basis as you would for hemodialysis. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION

  • KIDNEY TRANSPLANT

    Our staff will encourage you to obtain early work-up for a transplant. Our 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, we will follow you and adjust your immunosuppression drugs. This avoids unnecessary travel outside the Naples area.

  • HYPERTENSION

    We understand that taking multiple medications may be difficult or inconvenient. We will work with your doctor to tailor your regimen to be more suitable for you. We can also work to rule out other diseases that may contribute to this condition/situation.

  • 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 too high doses of diuretics. We work closely with your cardiologist as they tailor your treatment.