Greetings
The Department of Rheumatology and Nephrology is divided into two specialized groups; rheumatology group and nephrology group. Since this clinical department covers a broad range of fields, it is one of the departments with the largest number of patients.Outline
Medical care system
The specialist groups provide medical care to approximately 47,000 to 49,000 outpatients and 900 to 1,000 inpatients each year.Treatment policy
Since this clinical department covers a broad range of fields involving metabolism and immunity in internal medicine, we closely coordinate with specialists in other departments to always provide the best medical care.Areas of medical care
Rheumatic diseases including rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, spondyloarthritis; autoimmune diseases including systemic lupus erythematosus, systemic sclerosis, polymyositis/dermatomyositis, vasculitis syndrome; and related diseasesKidney diseases including nephritis, kidney failure and diabetic nephropathy
Consultation hours
First visit: Consultations are provided every day from Monday to Thursday.Return visit: By appointment only. For the latest system, please see the department’s website.
Medical care results
Number of inpatients in FY 2021
| Number of inpatients | People |
|---|---|
| Rheumatism/collagen diseases | 531 |
| Kidney disease | 330 |
| Overall total | 861 |
