Section Activities:

The Division of Nephrology at the State University of New York Upstate Medical University in Syracuse provides comprehensive clinical care for adult patients with diseases related to the kidney and hypertension.

Clinical Activities

We support an active kidney transplant program. We provide complete support of patients with end stage renal disease including intermittent hemodialysis, CAPD, CCPD, and CRRT. Over 1500 acute hemodialysis treatments are performed at University Hospital alone and nearly 250 chronic ESRD patients are cared for at the nearby University Dialysis Center and satellite units in Auburn and Oswego.

Our Campus

There are three primary hospitals on the medical campus (University Hospital, Crouse Hospital, and the Veterans Administration Hospital) with over 1000 beds. The section serves as the nidus for care of patients with complex kidney stone problems and receives patients in transfer from hospitals in the surrounding counties.

Two first year fellows and two second year fellows assist in the clinical care and research activities of the section.

Research

Ongoing clinical research is focused on cardiovascular disease outcomes and predictors in the end stage renal disease population. Active studies of aldosterone blockade in CHF and blood pressure targets in ESRD are being pursued. The not-for-profit dialysis unit supports the academic effort through investment in a research fund for start-up and pilot studies involving renal related issues.