Nephrology
"A medical institution certified by the Ministry of Health and Welfare (KOIHA)"
A hospital recognized for patient safety management, infection prevention and the quality of its medical services
What is the Artificial Kidney Center?
The St. Peter's Hospital Artificial Kidney Center offers a spacious, comfortable environment 365 days a year. It maintains an integrated collaborative care system with the specialists of 15 departments, including nephrology, anesthesiology and pain medicine, emergency medicine, cardiology, gastroenterology, neurosurgery, orthopedics, thyroid surgery, radiology, urology, obstetrics & gynecology, and neurovascular intervention.
Blood dialysis, performed mainly in patients with end-stage renal disease, passes the patient's blood through a dialyzer (artificial kidney machine) to filter it and returns the cleaned blood to the patient's blood vessels. It is usually performed 3 times a week for about 4 hours per session, with individual variation.
Dialysis is a long and demanding process that must continue until a kidney transplant. At the St. Peter's Hospital Artificial Kidney Center, we provide a pleasant, comfortable space with the latest top-specification dialysis equipment of proven safety, so that patients on dialysis receive high-quality medical care.
Nephrology sub-specialist,
Dialysis specialist Lee, Ji-yeon, Chief
Education & Career and academic activities
- Master's degree, Soonchunhyang University College of Medicine
- Bachelor's degree, Soonchunhyang University College of Medicine
- Intern, Soonchunhyang University College of Medicine
- Resident, Soonchunhyang University College of Medicine
- Clinical fellow, Soonchunhyang University Seoul Hospital
- Sub-specialist in Nephrology, dialysis specialist
- Member, Korean Association of Internal Medicine
- Member, Korean Society of Nephrology
- Member, Korean Diabetes Association
Specialties
- Acute/chronic renal failure, Blood Dialysis
- Diabetic nephropathy, proteinuria and hematuria, cystitis and pyelonephritis
Schedule
Optimal care delivered by a dialysis-focused Nephrology sub-specialist and experienced dialysis nurses
Dedicated infection-control staff ensure thorough infection control, with safe dialysis even for isolated patients
Rehabilitative therapy in cooperation with Rehabilitation Medicine specialists and skilled physical and rehabilitation therapists
Care for weakened immunity, with collaborative treatment by specialists from 15 departments
An Emergency Room staffed by resident emergency medicine specialists for rapid response to emergencies
Accurate testing with advanced medical examination equipment offering high patient safety, convenience and diagnostic accuracy
Located on its own in the main building of St. Peter's Hospital, with fully automatic beds for a safe and comfortable dialysis environment
Nephrology Artificial Kidney Center
Precautions before and after dialysis
- Before coming for dialysis, wash the vascular access site thoroughly with soap and warm water.
- Take care not to sleep on the arm with the vascular access or to lift heavy objects with it.
- A temporary increase in appetite after dialysis can lead to swelling or electrolyte imbalance if you eat more, so take care not to overeat.
- You may feel tired after dialysis, so get plenty of rest.
- If you are being treated for hypertension or diabetes, take care to control your blood pressure and blood sugar.
When to consider a visit to nephrology
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Hematuria or proteinuria found on health screening
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Elevated creatinine and decreased glomerular filtration rate
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Regular follow-up of glomerulonephritis and chronic kidney disease
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Renal cysts, cystitis, pyelonephritis, gout, urinary stones
