Renal unit
The renal unit provides diagnostic and therapeutic services including dialysis in clinic and at home, dialysis education and care for transplant patients. The unit is located at Taranaki Base Hospital.
Contact us
Contact the renal unit on:
- phone 06 753 8631
- fax 06 753 8630
Our hours are:
Haemodialysis unit
Mon, Wed, Fri - 6.30am to 7.00pm
Tue, Thur, Sat - 6.30am to 3.00pm
Peritoneal Dialysis unit
Mon to Fri - 8.00am to 4.30pm
On-call service during weekends and public holidays only.
Where to find us
The renal unit is located at:
Taranaki Base Hospital
David Street
New Plymouth
Taranaki Base Hospital map
Services we provide
Our services include:
- haemodialysis
- support for home haemodialysis
- peritoneal dialysis
- automated peritoneal dialysis
- caring for patients after transplant surgery
- chronic kidney disease and pre-dialysis education and preparation.
Referral information
You will need to be referred to us by your healthcare provider.
Taranaki kidney support group
Our mission: To provide information, education and support for anyone affected by kidney disease in the Taranaki region.
Contact the Taranaki Kidney Support Group on:
- phone: 06 758 3888
- phone: 027 617 7550
- email: margaretshome@xtra.co.nz
Postal address:
Taranaki Kidney Support Group
67 Princess Street
Waitara