Nephrology Services Offered at MUSC

At MUSC Health, our nephrology and hypertension specialists provide comprehensive, personalized care for patients with a wide range of kidney conditions, from common to complex. We aim to slow the progression of chronic kidney disease. In cases where kidney function is compromised, we provide a range of kidney replacement therapies. If you are exploring kidney transplantation, our renowned transplant program offers exceptional outcomes and is among the busiest in the region.

Our Services

• Inpatient and outpatient consultations
• Acute (inpatient) and chronic (outpatient) hemodialysis
• Home dialysis, including home hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis
• Inpatient continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) and plasmapheresis
• Kidney biopsy
• Active medical management of ESRD without dialysis (conservative management) – non-dialysis pathway
• Kidney transplantation services, including pre-transplant care and post-transplant follow-up. As one of the largest kidney transplant programs in the country, our transplant surgeons perform nearly 400 kidney transplants annually.

Conditions We Treat

Our physicians treat a range of kidney conditions, including the following:

• Acute and chronic kidney disease
• Electrolyte problems
• End-of-stage renal disease (kidney failure)
• Glomerular disease
• Glomerulonephritis
• Hypertension disorders
• Kidney stones
• Kidney tubular disorders
• Lupus nephritis
• Nephrotic syndrome
• Polycystic kidney disease (PKD)

Nationally Recognized PKD Center of Excellence

Our Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) program for adults earned the distinguished Center of Excellence designation from the Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) Foundation. It recognizes our dedication to meticulous standards for patient-centered care and cutting-edge research.

MUSC Health is the only designated PKD Center of Excellence for adult care in South Carolina and one of only 23 organizations across the country to earn the foundation’s top designation.