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Can my family be involved?
Family involvement is encouraged whenever
possible. Patients who wish to have
information shared with their family or others
can provide written authorization. Family is
encouraged to attend routine appointments
with the patient. Contact information for
the Chronic Kidney Disease Care Team is
provided for questions or concerns that arise
between visits.
Mayo Clinic in Arizona
13400 E. Shea Blvd., Scottsdale, AZ 85259
480-301-8000
Mayo Clinic in Florida
4500 San Pablo Road, Jacksonville, FL 32224
904-953-2000
Mayo Clinic in Minnesota
200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905
507-284-2511
Or find us on the web at www.mayoclinic.org
MC1489-39
Chronic Kidney
Disease Clinic
The Chronic Kidney Disease Clinic was
established at Mayo Clinic in 2004 to provide
comprehensive care for people with chronic
kidney disease. A team of specialists work
with patients to help preserve their kidney
function for as long as possible. They also
help patients transition to other treatments
when needed. The Chronic Kidney Disease
Care Team is committed to partnering
with patients and their primary or local
care provider to best manage their chronic
kidney disease through individualized
care and education. The team may include
nephrologists, physician assistants, nurse
practitioners, nurses, dietitians, social
workers and support staff.
What We Do
The Chronic Kidney Disease Care Team aims
to prevent progression of kidney disease,
relieve or reduce symptoms, and minimize
complications. The team monitors and treats
blood pressure, blood sugar, anemia, bone
mineral metabolism, and cholesterol levels.
Diagnostic tools are used to help guide the
care team. These diagnostic tools commonly
include blood and urine tests. Other tests
such as imaging of the kidneys or kidney
biopsy may be necessary.
Nutrition education and a dietary plan are
developed for each patient through the
assistance of a registered dietitian dedicated
to caring for patients with kidney disease.
The dietitian helps identify what patients
should eat and drink to best manage their
kidney disease.
Education and lifestyle counseling are
provided at each visit. Sometimes, classes
are offered on topics such as blood pressure
monitoring, preserving kidney function,
treatment options, smoking cessation,
exercise, and weight management.
Each visit includes a medication review.
Medications may be adjusted to help slow
the progression of kidney disease and
reduce side effects.
If chronic kidney failure develops, the
Chronic Kidney Disease Care Team
helps transition patients to treatments
such as kidney transplantation, dialysis,
or supportive care. Our goal is to have
patients and their family members prepared
to choose the treatment that is best for the
patient, based on the patient’s values and
preferences.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will the Chronic Kidney Disease
Care Team take the place of my
local care provider?
The Chronic Kidney Disease Care Team
will not take the place of your primary or
local care provider. Mayo Clinic encourages
patients to maintain relationships locally
with their primary care provider for routine
and emergency care.
Why the focus on prevention of
kidney failure?
Most kidney damage cannot be cured.
Treatment focuses on slowing the
progression of kidney damage, usually by
controlling the underlying causes.