Nephrology Department Iwk Health Centre

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About the Clinic

The Nephrology Department at IWK Health Centre in Halifax, Nova Scotia, offers services like renal biopsy and hemodialysis.

Location

Maritime provinces and beyond, with travelling clinics in Newfoundland and New Brunswick.

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Patient & Visitor Experience

Public Funding Children and youth

Instructions

  1. Bring your child's health card.
  2. Bring any medications (prescription, over the counter, homeopathic, herbals and creams) your child/youth is taking.
  3. Bring documentation regarding legal guardianship if applicable.

Getting Here

  1. Nephrology Clinic Location: In the IWK Children's Building, take the blue elevator to the 4th floor to be registered for the clinic appointment.
  2. Outpatient Lab Location: The lab is located on the 1st floor of the Children’s Building.
  3. 6 Link Inpatient Unit: Patients go directly to 6Link (6th floor, green elevators) to be registered by the ward clerk and admitted.

Services Offered

  • Renal Biopsy
  • Renal Transplant
  • Hemodialysis
  • Plasmapheresis
  • Peritoneal Dialysis
  • 24 Hour Blood Pressure Monitoring

Specialties

The following types of medical expertise are offered in Nephrology Department Iwk Health Centre

  • Pediatrician
  • Nephrologist
  • Infectious Disease Specialist
  • Hematologist
  • Rheumatologist
  • General Surgeon
  • Urologist

Telehealth

Available — Specialists from the IWK take their expertise to Maritime communities through computer-based videoconferencing technology.

Accessibility & Amenities

Elevator Access

Yes

Access Notes

Take the blue elevator to the 4th floor for the Nephrology Clinic. Take the green elevators to the 6th floor for the 6 Link Inpatient Unit.

Other Information

Hospital Affiliations

QEII Multi Organ Transplant Program (MOTP)

Research Involvement

The Pediatric Nephrologists have an ongoing full time research program based out of the IWK.

On-Site Facilities

On-site lab, hemodialysis, plasmapheresis, inpatient unit with private rooms, shared family room, kitchen, resource room, and laundry facilities.

Parking Information

Limited parking

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