Renal services — Hawke's Bay

Renal services for Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Hawke's Bay is run by a team of doctors, nurses and other healthcare providers who can give you the best advice and treatment regarding your kidney health.

Services we provide

After you have been referred to the renal clinic, your appointment may be with a nephrologist (kidney specialist doctor) or a nurse practitioner (kidney specialist nurse). Our team also includes:

  • a social worker
  • a dietitian
  • clinical physiologists
  • healthcare assistants.

We are a dedicated team and we work with you to achieve the best possible outcomes for you and your whānau.

Your healthcare provider has asked us to help give you advice regarding your kidney health. We can talk with you and help you decide on the best management plan for you. The plan takes into account your personal wishes and may include prescribing or changing your medicines.

We see people from all backgrounds and provide an unbiased and non-judgemental service. If you are worried about your appointment or condition, and what the future holds, we would like to talk with you about your concerns and offer our expertise to help. The best thing you can do is come and see us to talk it over. We look forward to seeing and helping you.

We offer:

  • specialist outpatient appointments
  • inpatient care for people admitted to hospital
  • dialysis services
  • transplant services
  • dietitian and social worker support.

What kidneys do

Most people have 2 kidneys, which do a number of things, including:

  • making mimi (wee or urine)
  • producing hormones that are important for blood and bone health
  • helping regulate your blood pressure.

Donating a kidney for transplant

The health of some people with a kidney condition can improve greatly if they receive a kidney transplant. It can also mean they can stop dialysis treatment.

Organ donation and transplants (internal link)

People who donate a kidney as a live donor can now do so knowing they can be fully compensated for lost earnings as a result of their donation surgery.

Compensation for loss of earnings (internal link)

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Hawke's Bay has a renal coordinator who can provide information and answer questions about what is involved with live kidney donation. Contact them on 06 878 8109 extension 2431.