Hackensack Meridian Health
Nephrology

Advancing Nephrology Through Research, Innovation and Community-Accessible Care


The nephrology programs at Hackensack University Medical Center and Jersey Shore University Medical Center are leaders in the evolution of kidney care. Hackensack University Medical Center has one of the fastest growing kidney transplant programs in the nation with short wait times for kidney transplants and excellent outcomes. Jersey Shore University Medical Center has recently made several groundbreaking research discoveries and advances in patient care.

One of New Jersey’s Busiest Inpatient Dialysis Unit at Hackensack University Medical Center

Service provides CRRT and SLED dialysis service for critically ill patients

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One of Fastest Growing Kidney Transplant Programs in the U.S. at Hackensack University Medical Center

Patients more than twice as likely to receive a deceased kidney donor than at any other center in the tri-state area

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Syndrome Caused by Hard Seltzer Consumption Discovered by Jersey Shore University Medical Center Researchers

Mehandru/Vachharajani Syndrome is one of only two new nephrology syndromes identified in last 35 years

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Case Study of Bartter Syndrome-Induced Kaliopenic Nephropathy Published by Jersey Shore University Medical Center Researchers

Hypokalemia-induced renal injury presents in absence of renal cysts and tubular vacuolization in the study

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Nephrology Team at Jersey Shore University Medical Center Provides Care for Complicated Cases at Hypertension Center

Center is one of only a few in the nation and is applying for American Heart Association certification

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Monthly Surveillance of UDT Flow Reduces Thrombotic Events in Hemodialysis

Results found in blocked fistula flow surveillance study

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