Nephrology
Nephrology is a branch of medicine dealing with the study of the function and diseases of the kidney.
Our Services
General Nephrology - Renal impairment
Young Adult/Paediatric Transition
Chronic Kidney Disease / Pre-Dialysis
Haemodialysis
Kidney Transplantation
Our Team
Dr Pius Tansinda - Consultant
Dr Foteini Alevizopoulou - Consultant
Jeannie Kessell — Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) Outreach Nurse
Telephone: 01536 493421
Email: j.kessell@nhs.net
Our Clinics
Please report to the outpatients reception on arrival.
Acute kidney injury telephone virtual clinic
Patients are required to give blood 2 weeks and 4 weeks post discharge; the AKI Nurse will contact patients with the result either Wednesday between 1.30pm to 3.00pm or Thursday between 10:00am to 11:30am.
Consultant visits to in-patients
Ward rounds are made three times a week on a Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
Facilities
Acute dialysis is available on the Intensive Care Unit at Kettering General Hospital.
Acute patients may be transferred to Finedon Ward at Northampton General Hospital.
Haemodialysis is held at:
Kettering Dialysis Unit
Trafalgar Road
Kettering
NN16 8DB
Telephone: 01536 512535
What should I do prior to my appointment?
You will have been given a blood test request form at your previous appointment. Please have a pre-clinic blood test one week before your appointment. If this has been lost or mislaid please phone the Nephrology department on 01536 493675.
What should I bring to my appointment?
Please bring your appointment letter and up to date prescription/medication list.