Introduction

The Renal Care Unit (RCU) at Teaching hospital Peradeniya was constructed in 2022 to provide care to patients with kidney diseases. It is one of the two major nephrology centres in the Central province and caters to an approximate population of 1.3 million.

The unit provides comprehensive care in all aspects related to kidney disease. It consists of a dedicated staff who provide their services 24 X 7. The renal care unit also has a strong research collaboration with Centre for Education Research and Training in Kidney Disease (CERTKiD) of the Faculty of Medicine, University of Peradeniya, and conducts research into many aspects of kidney diseases.

Services provided by the unit.

  • 24 X 7 in-ward care
  • Daily outpatient clinics
  • General nephrology
  • Glomerular diseases
  • In-centre Haemodialysis
  • Peritoneal Dialysis
  • Kidney Transplantation
  • Interventional nephrology
  • Critical care nephrology
  • Adolescent transitional care
  • Renal supportive care
  • Geriatric renal care

Contact the renal unit

In-charge: Master K.A.D Chandrajith

Direct hotline: 0817861666

Extension via exchange: 533

Outpatient clinics are present on all days Mon-Fri.

  • General nephrology clinic
  • Low GFR clinic
  • Glomeronephritis clinic
  • Kidney transplant clinic
  • Peritoneal dialysis clinics
  • Haemodialysis clinic
  • Renal – Rheumatology multidisciplinary clinic
  • Adolescent transition clinic
  • Counselling clinics
  • Geriatric clinic

The renal care unit is also supported by generous contributions of well wishes through the Peradeniya Kidney Protection Society (PKPS). To findout more: http://www/kidneyprotectionpdn.org.lk/