Renal Service

Comprehensive Kidney Care for the Community

The Armadale Health Service offers a comprehensive Level 4 Renal Service, catering to a wide range of kidney health needs. We work collaboratively with Royal Perth Hospital (a tertiary institution) for highly specialized complex care.

Our Services

• Pre-dialysis Assessment & Education: We guide patients and caregivers through the process leading to dialysis.
• Dialysis Treatments: We provide both acute and chronic haemodialysis treatment options.
• Dialysis Access Management: We assist with establishing and maintaining vascular access for haemodialysis.
• Kidney Transplant Support: We offer pre-transplant evaluation and post-transplant follow-up care.
• Consultation Services: Our team provides expert consultations in various areas, including general medicine, surgery, psychiatry, and obstetrics/gynaecology.
• Education and Research: We are committed to educating both patients and healthcare professionals, and actively engage in research to improve patient outcomes.
• Palliative Care: We provide compassionate end-of-life care tailored to individual needs.

Patients We Serve:

• Adults (16+) with acute or chronic kidney conditions requiring specialist care.
• Patients with stable kidney function who are not anticipated to require intensive care.
• Individuals currently undergoing haemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis.
• Patients on home dialysis therapies who require medical support.
• Those experiencing issues related to dialysis access.
• Patients referred from tertiary hospitals for ongoing care.
• General physicians within the Department of General Medicine also offer limited public outpatient services for specific kidney concerns.

The Armadale Health Service Renal Service Team is comprised of:

• A Consultant Physician
• Renal Nurse Practitioners
• Dialysis Unit Staff

Working together to provide you with expert care, education, and support throughout your kidney disease journey.

Learn More:

• Visit our Renal Dialysis Unit page for further information on the Armadale Health Service.