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Private nephrology clinic in Balatonfüred
If you have abnormal kidney function test results, protein in your urine or high blood pressure that is difficult to control, it is worth having your kidneys checked. At the private nephrology clinic of Tagore Medical Center in Balatonfüred, we help with the diagnosis, treatment and long-term management of kidney disease. Our aim is to preserve kidney function and, where possible, slow further damage.
- Expertise of Dr. Havasi Anett, assistant professor, specialist in internal medicine, nephrology, diabetology and hypertension
- Joint management of diabetes and associated kidney disease
- Consultation with related specialties (urology, ultrasound scans)
- Required laboratory tests available on site
- Immediate arrangement of onward care pathways when needed
When should you see a nephrologist?
Nephrology is the branch of internal medicine that deals with disorders of kidney function. The kidneys remove waste products and excess fluid, and help regulate salt balance, blood pressure and blood cell production. Kidney diseases often cause no symptoms at first, so abnormal laboratory results need attention even in the absence of symptoms.
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A nephrology examination may be advisable, among other things:
- if you have raised creatinine, reduced eGFR or worsening kidney function;
- if protein or blood has been detected in your urine, or your urine is persistently foamy;
- if you have swelling of the ankles, legs or face of unknown cause;
- if you have persistently high blood pressure that is difficult to treat;
- if diabetes-related kidney damage is suspected or you have known kidney disease;
- if you have recurrent urinary tract infections, recurrent kidney stones or a suspected inherited kidney disease;
- if protein in the urine or high blood pressure develops during pregnancy;
- for regular monitoring and management of known chronic kidney disease.
With diabetes, high blood pressure or a family history of kidney disease, regular checks of kidney function are important even without symptoms. How often these checks are needed depends on individual risk. Further information is available on the website of the Hungarian National Kidney Programme (www.nemzetiveseprogram.hu).
Our specialists
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Dr. Havasi Anett
Assistant professor, specialist in internal medicine, nephrology, diabetology and hypertension Profile
What happens during a nephrology examination?
During the consultation, the specialist reviews your symptoms, previous illnesses, family history and current medicines. Previous laboratory results are also important, because changes in kidney function over time help assess your condition. The physical examination may include measuring blood pressure, checking for fluid retention (oedema) and listening to the heart and lungs.
The assessment is based on blood and urine tests. The eGFR, calculated from creatinine, estimates the filtering function of the kidneys, while the albumin or protein content of the urine may indicate kidney damage. Where necessary, further laboratory parameters and an ultrasound scan can help establish the cause. In some cases, further targeted tests or involvement of another specialty may be required.
Based on the results, we discuss treatment options, lifestyle measures and the timing of follow-up appointments.
How can nephrology care help?
Diagnosis of abnormal kidney function
A single abnormal laboratory result does not in itself determine the cause or severity of kidney disease. We assess eGFR together with previous results and urine tests.
Albumin detected in the urine may be an early sign of kidney damage. If there is blood in the urine, it must also be established whether it comes from the kidneys or from another part of the urinary tract. The full range of laboratory tests is available at our centre, and where necessary we recommend ultrasound scans or a urology consultation. In some cases of protein or blood in the urine, further specialised investigation may be required; where indicated, we also arrange the care pathway for a kidney biopsy.
Kidney protection with diabetes and high blood pressure
Diabetes and high blood pressure are common causes of chronic kidney disease. Kidney damage can go unnoticed for a long time, so checking both kidney function in the blood and albumin levels in the urine is essential. High blood pressure may itself be caused by kidney disease or, less commonly, by abnormalities of the kidney blood vessels, so targeted investigation may be warranted when blood pressure is difficult to control. Treatment focuses on reaching individual blood pressure and blood glucose targets and using kidney-protective medicines where indicated. The nephrologist reviews your medication in light of your kidney function and, if necessary, adjusts it in cooperation with your other doctors. Coordinating diabetes and kidney care is especially important in diabetes-related kidney damage; at our clinic both conditions can be managed together.
Management of chronic kidney disease
The aim of regular care is to slow the decline of kidney function and detect complications. At follow-up visits we monitor laboratory results, blood pressure and the effect of treatment; where necessary we also check the blood count and mineral balance. Dietary and fluid intake advice is tailored to the stage of the disease and your individual condition. In advanced kidney disease we help plan further care. Medication is adjusted to kidney function and your current condition, and specialised kidney-protective therapy is also available where indicated.
In advanced kidney disease, care may include consultation on kidney replacement therapy options and, where appropriate, kidney transplantation, as well as timely planning of further care.
Examinations and prices
These examinations can be booked right now, and prices are updated from our booking system. All examinations in this speciality open with one click below the list.
Examinations and prices
Specialist nephrology examination
Review of medical history, discussion and assessment of complaints and symptoms, treatment recommendation
Nephrology follow-up examination
Available within 3 months of an internal medicine examination at our clinic. · Review of relevant events, results, discharge summaries, symptoms and complaints since the last examination
Prices are in Hungarian forints (HUF) and include VAT. The laboratory package prices shown include the applicable sample handling or sample collection fee.
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All examinations in this speciality9 items
Basic examinations
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1-month digital blood pressure diary
HUF 8,000
A professional blood pressure monitor that digitally records and summarises your readings over one month (OMRON EVOLV)
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Peripheral arterial disease test of the lower limbs (BOSO ABI)
HUF 9,000
Ankle-brachial index (ABI) measurement using the BOSO automated method (BOSO ABI PWV)
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Resting ECG
HUF 8,000
(only available together with a specialist internal medicine examination or follow-up examination) 12-lead resting ECG
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Prescription writing
HUF 5,500
Prescription writing without consultation or examination; otherwise included in the specialist examination
- Specialist recommendation HUF 7,000
- Detailed review and assessment of previous test results HUF 5,000
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Online consultation
HUF 26,990
Review of medical history, discussion of symptoms, treatment recommendations, prescriptions
Discounted comprehensive screening packages
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Kidney disease screening package
HUF 9,600
Na, K, Ca, phosphate, creatine, eGFR, albumin, ESR, uric acid, HbA1c, blood glucose, full blood count, complete urinalysis with sediment, urine albumin, urine creatinine. The HUF 3,800 sample collection fee is charged in addition to the package price.
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Kidney failure and diabetic kidney damage screening package
HUF 13,500
Na, K, Ca, phosphate, creatinine, eGFR, albumin, ESR, uric acid, HbA1c, blood glucose, full blood count, iron, ferritin, complete urinalysis with sediment, urine albumin, urine creatinine
Current fees for all examinations can be found on our price list page at any time.
Frequently asked questions about the nephrology examination
Should I see a nephrologist or a urologist?
A nephrologist mainly deals with medical conditions affecting kidney function, such as reduced kidney function, protein in the urine and diabetes-related kidney damage. A urologist treats diseases of the urinary tract and male reproductive organs, as well as conditions that may require surgery, such as urinary obstruction, kidney stones or tumours. The two specialties often work together. Both clinics are available at Tagore Medical Center; if you are unsure, please mention your symptoms or the abnormal result on your report when booking.
How should I prepare for the examination?
Please bring previous laboratory and ultrasound results, discharge summaries, and a list of your medicines and dietary supplements with their doses. If you keep a blood pressure or blood glucose diary, it is worth bringing that too.
Do I need to arrive fasting?
The specialist consultation itself does not usually require fasting. If laboratory tests or an ultrasound scan are also planned, please check the preparation with our staff in advance. Do not stop taking your medicines on your own.
How long does the examination take?
The consultation usually takes 40 minutes, but this also depends on which results need to be reviewed. Additional tests may require a separate appointment.
Might I need a nephrology examination even without symptoms?
Yes. Kidney diseases are often symptom-free in the early stages. With persistent abnormal laboratory results, diabetes, high blood pressure or a family history of kidney disease, your doctor may recommend an assessment even without symptoms.
When might a nephrology examination be needed during pregnancy?
If protein in the urine, worsening kidney function or high blood pressure develops during pregnancy, nephrological assessment and closer medical monitoring may be required. Treatment is always tailored to your individual condition and the pregnancy.
How much does the examination cost?
Current fees for our private nephrology clinic can be found in the nephrology price list. Any laboratory or imaging tests required may incur separate costs; please ask our staff in advance about exactly what the care includes.
Do I need a referral?
No. You can attend our private clinic with a prior appointment. If another specialist has recommended a nephrology assessment, please bring the relevant documents with you.
Where is the clinic?
- Address
- Tagore Medical Center
Balatonfüred, Horváth-ház, Gyógy tér 3. - Book an appointment
- +36 (20) 280 3939
Nephrology in Balatonfüred at Tagore Medical Center
If you are looking for specialist help to investigate abnormal kidney function or to manage known kidney disease, we look forward to welcoming you at our private clinic in Balatonfüred. The nephrology clinic is available by prior appointment, without a referral. Where necessary, we also involve doctors from our other specialties.
Book an appointment online, or contact our team on +36 20 280 3939 . Please let us know whether you are coming for a first examination or a follow-up.
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Tagore Medical Center, Balatonfüred, Horváth-ház, Gyógy tér 3.
This information is general in nature and does not replace a personal medical examination, diagnosis or treatment. If you have symptoms, please consult a specialist.