Nephrology

Local, Convenient Kidney Care 

Are you experiencing symptoms of kidney disease or kidney failure? The National Kidney Foundation estimates 35.5 million Americans live with kidney disease, and most of them may not even know it yet. If you encounter warning signs like cloudy or reddish urine, frequent or chronic pain in the back, or frequent urination, the nephrology specialists at Carlinville Area Hospital & Clinics offer skilled diagnosis and treatment of common kidney conditions in a local environment, saving our patients a long trip out of town for much-needed care.

Personalized Treatment Options

Nephrologist Nicolas A. Forero, MD takes an individualized approach to each patient’s treatment, first considering the patient’s symptoms and health history before using state-of-the-art tests and procedures. The nephrology team at Carlinville Area Hospital & Clinics can provide a wide range of treatments and services, including: 

• Acute kidney failure
• Advanced hypertension care
• Chronic kidney failure
• Diabetic kidney disease
• Dialysis programs 
  • Home hemodialysis 
  • In-center hemodialysis 
  • Peritoneal dialysis 
• Electrolyte abnormalities
• Hematuria
• Lupus and other glomerulonephritis
• Mineral bone disease
• Multidisciplinary kidney stone care
• Kidney cysts
• Kidney transplant services
• Kidney stones
• Nephrotic syndrome and proteinuria
• Polycystic kidney disease and other inherited renal diseases
• Renal dietitian
• Transplants