The kidneys play a vital role in keeping the body healthy. The two bean-shaped organs filter waste, regulate blood pressure and support heart and metabolic health. When kidney function declines, it can affect nearly every system in the body.
Expert Kidney Care in South Texas
Kidney disease can range from mild to life-changing, which is why our kidney specialists (nephrologists) provide comprehensive kidney care designed to protect kidney function, prevent disease progression and support patients at every stage.
As University Health continues to expand, we’re making nephrology care more accessible to residents in Bexar County and South Texas. Our goal is simple: deliver the right level of kidney care, at the right time, in the right place, close to home.
Kidney Conditions We Treat
We diagnose and treat routine and complex kidney conditions in adults and children, including:
- Chronic kidney disease (CKD)
- Diabetic kidney disease
- Hypertension-related kidney disorders
- Glomerulonephritis
- Polycystic kidney disease and other congenital conditions
- Kidney stones
- Acute kidney injury (AKI)
- Electrolyte and acid-base disorders
Following your testing and diagnosis, we will guide you with personalized treatment plans. Services are delivered across outpatient clinics, hospital-based care and dialysis centers to ensure continuity at every stage.
Preventing Chronic Kidney Disease
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is the most common type of kidney disease. CKD is often caused by diabetes, high blood pressure or heart disease and can lead to long-term damage to your kidneys if left untreated. The early stages of kidney disease often have no noticeable symptoms, so early detection is critical.
Our team of nephrologists takes a proactive approach to kidney health by empowering patients with education, resources and early intervention to help protect long-term kidney function.
Support for Advanced CKD, Dialysis and Transplant
For patients with advanced kidney disease, our care team offers high-quality dialysis services and kidney transplant evaluation. Our team offers education on all treatment modalities and considers transplant the preferred treatment option whenever appropriate.
Our nephrology team works closely with primary care providers and specialists to provide coordinated, ongoing care, supporting you through every stage of kidney disease and every treatment decision.
Cardio-Kidney-Metabolic (CKM) Care
Kidney health is closely connected to heart and metabolic health. That’s why University Health offers integrated Cardio-Kidney-Metabolic (CKM) care, addressing the overlap between kidney disease, diabetes, high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease.
At the at Texas Diabetes Institute, we are the first in Texas to bring nephrology, cardiology and metabolic specialists alongside of ancillary services like dieticians, pharmacists and social workers together under one roof. This coordinated, team-based approach focuses on early risk management, proactive monitoring and personalized care — helping patients stay healthier longer and reduce the need for advanced therapies.
Pediatric Kidney Care and Transplant Services
In partnership with UT Health San Antonio, we provide specialized pediatric nephrology and transplant services, including the only pediatric kidney transplant center in San Antonio. This collaboration ensures children have access to highly specialized expertise close to home.
Clinical Trials and Research
University Health is advancing the future of kidney care through clinical research.
Eligible patients may have opportunities to participate in clinical trials focused on preventing kidney disease progression, improving CKM health and advancing dialysis and transplant outcomes.
Participation in clinical trials may offer:
- Access to innovative therapies not yet widely available
- Close monitoring by a dedicated research and nephrology care team
- The opportunity to contribute to advances that may benefit future patients
