Nephrology Patient Care

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Diverse Specialties, Close Collaboration

We are committed to providing comprehensive and personalized care for our patients with kidney disease.

Despite major advances in medicine, kidney disease continues to increase and has reached epidemic proportions worldwide. Faculty in the division practice and teach optimal care for patients with a broad spectrum of kidney diseases at all stages. In addition, faculty members are actively involved in high-quality basic science, outcomes, and clinical research aimed at better treatment options as well as prevention of kidney-related health issues.

We have established several specialized clinics to treat patients and state-of-the-art outpatient and inpatient dialysis programs. We work hand-in-hand with the U-M Transplant Center in cases where a patient has end-stage kidney failure, with the goal of avoiding or eliminating the need for dialysis.

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Nephrology Care at U-M Health

Kidney Disease Treatment & Prevention

At our dedicated clinics, specialists evaluate and treat patients with known or suspected kidney disease at all stages. Our patients also have access to clinical research opportunities and cutting-edge treatments.

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Featured News & Stories

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Health Lab

Researchers uncover distinct molecular subgroups of kidney disease for personalized treatment

Researchers have used advanced computer algorithms to uncover distinct molecular subgroups of kidney diseases, independent of clinical classifications. These findings have significant implications for personalized treatment approaches.
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Health Lab

New device can treat injury from sepsis

The FDA approved the use of a therapeutic device invented and developed at the University of Michigan for use in children with acute kidney injury and sepsis or a septic condition requiring continuous kidney replacement therapy.
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Medical School News

H. David Humes, MD, named 2026 Distinguished University Innovator of the Year

H. David Humes, MD, is being awarded this year’s Distinguished University Innovator of the Year. The award is the highest honor for U-M faculty members who have developed transformative ideas, processes or technologies and shepherded them to market for broad societal impact.
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Health Lab Podcast

The Kidney Warning Signs You’re Missing— And Why Waiting is Dangerous

To celebrate the 10 year anniversary, Health Lab hosted its the first Health Lab Live Show, which brought two Health Lab articles to life by interviewing experts live on stage in front of a live audience while deep diving into trending health and wellness topics. Julie Wright, M.D., a nephrologist, talks about the silent symptoms you’d never suspect, why most people don’t catch issues until it’s too late, and what you can do today to get ahead of any issues. She even says you might be able to prevent it if you spot concerning bloodwork early.
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The quiet warning signs your kidneys may be signaling

Top nephrologist Julie Wright Nunes discusses red flags your kidneys might be signaling that you shouldn’t ignore.