Nephrology and Hypertension

Nephrology and Hypertension recognized by U.S. News & World Report for 2024-2025

Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center is rated as high-performing in the treatment of kidney failure by U.S. News & World Report in 2024-2025.

Our Nephrology and Hypertension team handles problems related to kidney (or renal) disease, hypertension, electrolyte and acid-base disorders, and other kidney-related conditions. We also care for those requiring kidney replacement therapy, including dialysis and kidney transplants.

Our services

Services we offer include:

  • Evaluation and treatment of kidney abnormalities
  • Home hemodialysis with the Next Stage®
  • Home peritoneal dialysis (PD)
  • In-center hemodialysis
  • Kidney arteriography
  • Kidney dialysis (inpatient and home dialysis services)
  • Kidney transplantation
  • Kidney venous renin assay
  • Management of kidney artery stenosis
  • Percutaneous kidney biopsies
  • Ultrasound

Some conditions we treat

Some of the conditions we treat include:

  • Diabetic kidney disease
  • Fabry disease
  • Hematuria
  • Hypertension
  • Kidney abnormalities
  • Kidney disease
  • Kidney failure
  • Proteinuria
  • Tubular defects, including acidosis
  • Urinary tract infections

Nationally recognized hypertension care

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American Heart Association Certified Care: Comprehensive Hypertension Center

Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center (DHMC) and Dartmouth Hitchcock Clinics (Clinics) have been recognized as Comprehensive Hypertension Centers by the American Heart Association (AHA). Certified Comprehensive Hypertension Centers are recognized as leaders in providing the most up-to-date, effective treatment strategies based on current evidence-based research in hypertension, or high blood pressure. DHMC and Clinics are the first to receive this level of certification in northern New England.