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Nephrology

Leading Kidney Medicine Center for Advanced Nephrology Care and Complex Disease Management

We are a national leader in kidney medicine and serve as a major referral center for advanced kidney disease. Our specialists provide comprehensive, patient-centered care, including diagnostic assessment and optimal treatment for acute kidney injury, chronic kidney disease, diabetic and hypertensive nephropathy, glomerulonephritis, and autoimmune or inherited kidney diseases. We also offer multidisciplinary kidney transplant services through close collaboration between nephrology and surgery, ensuring the best outcomes for our patients.

Innovative, Patient-Centered Systems

We provide efficient care pathways to enhance patient convenience and delivery timely, high-quality treatment.

Our overnight kidney biopsy program enables fast and convenient diagnostic procedures-patients are admitted in the afternoon, undergo same-day ultrasound-guided biopsy, and are discharged the following morning. This approach shortens hospital stays and reduces diagnostic delays, which is especially beneficial for conditions like acute glomerulonephritis or interstitial nephritis, where early diagnosis is critical.

We also operate an outpatient unit for injection therapy, allowing safe administration of immunosuppressive treatments without hospitalization.

By utilizing standardized protocols and a dedicated same-day treatment facility, we provide convenient care options for patients requiring repeated treatment cycles.

Specialized Expertise

Advanced Kidney Transplant Program

We offer comprehensive kidney transplant care through close nephrology-surgery collaboration, specializing in high-risk cases including ABO-incompatible transplants, high antibody titers, retransplantation, and complex patient scenarios.

Collaborative Care for Rare Kidney Diseases

As a national referral center for rare and complex kidney diseases-including amyloidosis, vasculitis, and hereditary nephropathies-we offer precise diagnosis and optimal treatment through a multidisciplinary team approach.

Specialized Care for Acute Kidney Injury

Our kidney replacement therapy program delivers expert care for patients with acute kidney injury, managing complex multi-organ dysfunction in ICU settings with proven protocols and strong clinical outcomes.

Cutting-Edge Precision Medicine and Research

The Department of Nephrology at Samsung Medical Center leads in research aimed at advancing the diagnosis and treatment of kidney diseases. Our basic, clinical, and translational research programs support the development of innovative therapies, including access to cutting-edge clinical trials and experimental treatments.

We provide a full spectrum of renal replacement therapy programs including hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, and kidney transplantation, with specialized expertise in high-risk cases and complex transplant procedures. Our multidisciplinary team provides effective coordination across specialties to deliver precision medicine approaches tailored to each patient's unique clinical profile.

By expanding strategic regional partnerships, we ensure timely referrals and access to advanced care for patients requiring complex kidney disease management or transplantation.