Nephrology

The Department of Nephrology at the Sindh Institute of Urology and Transplantation (SIUT) has grown alongside the institution and is now one of the largest providers of comprehensive nephrology services in South Asia. The department serves as a centre of excellence in clinical care, haemodialysis, kidney transplantation, education, and research, driven by a commitment to equitable and dignified healthcare.

The department has played a leading role in advancing nephrology in Pakistan and has trained generations of nephrologists who serve both nationally and internationally. It oversees postgraduate nephrology training programs and contributes to undergraduate education in biotechnology sciences, reflecting its commitment to academic excellence and the development of future healthcare professionals and scientists.

Providing comprehensive care across the spectrum of kidney disease, the department delivers integrated services ranging from screening and outpatient management to dialysis, transplantation, emergency care, intensive care, and long-term follow-up. Through multidisciplinary collaboration and a patient-centred approach, individuals with acute and chronic kidney diseases receive coordinated care tailored to their needs.

The department is also committed to research and academic innovation, generating evidence to improve patient outcomes, address challenges in resource-constrained settings, and contribute to the global nephrology community.

Types of Services Available

Outpatient & Emergency Care

• Outpatient Nephrology Clinics
• General Nephrology Services
• Glomerular Disease Clinics
• Advanced Chronic Kidney Disease / Low eGFR Clinics
• Kidney Disease Screening Clinics
• Emergency Nephrology Services
• Inpatient Nephrology Care
• Intensive Care Support for Renal Patients

Dialysis Services

• Maintenance Haemodialysis
• Haemodialysis through Satellite Dialysis Units
• Acute Dialysis Services

Kidney Transplant Services

• Evaluation of Kidney Transplant Recipients and Donors
• Living Donor Kidney Transplantation
• Deceased Donor Kidney Transplantation
• Post-Transplant Follow-Up and Long-Term Management

Education & Research Programs

• Postgraduate Nephrology Training
• Undergraduate Biotechnology Sciences Education
• Clinical and Translational Research

Impact

• 1,800+ haemodialysis treatments are provided daily through SIUT's dialysis network and satellite units.
• 7,500+ kidney transplants from living and deceased donors have been performed to date.
• 300–400 patients are served in each specialized glomerular disease and advanced chronic kidney disease clinic.
• The department has trained generations of nephrologists who continue to serve patients across Pakistan and internationally.
• With comprehensive dialysis services, kidney transplantation, specialized clinics, emergency and inpatient care, education, and research, the Department of Nephrology provides a complete continuum of kidney care free of cost.