Nephrology & Dialysis Services

Kidney Care Close to Home in Baldwin, WI

Western Wisconsin Health provides comprehensive nephrology and dialysis services in Baldwin, Wisconsin, offering expert care for patients with kidney disease, kidney failure, and related conditions. From early-stage chronic kidney disease management to inpatient and outpatient dialysis treatments, our team delivers coordinated, patient-centered care close to home.

Our board-certified nephrologist, Nilin Raj, MD, provides specialized kidney care in collaboration with experienced dialysis nurses and hospital specialists to help patients manage kidney disease, prevent complications, and maintain the highest possible quality of life. 

Kidney Conditions We Treat

If you are searching for a kidney specialist near Baldwin, WI, Western Wisconsin Health provides evaluation and treatment for:

  • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
  • End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)
  • Diabetes-related kidney disease
  • Acute kidney injury
  • Kidney stones
  • Polycystic kidney disease
  • Proteinuria (protein in the urine)
  • Kidney transplant follow-up care

Early diagnosis and ongoing management are essential to slowing kidney disease progression and reducing the need for advanced intervention.

Western Wisconsin Health offers hospital-based inpatient dialysis and expanding outpatient dialysis services to serve patients throughout Western Wisconsin and Eastern Minnesota.

Dialysis is a life-sustaining treatment that removes waste, toxins, and excess fluid from the blood when the kidneys are no longer functioning adequately. Dialysis also:

  • Balances electrolytes such as potassium and sodium
  • Helps regulate blood pressure
  • Supports overall metabolic health

Our inpatient dialysis program in Baldwin, WI provides dialysis treatment for hospitalized patients who already have an established outpatient dialysis regimen and require continued kidney support during their stay; we do not initiate new dialysis treatments. Benefits of inpatient dialysis at Western Wisconsin Health include:

  • Continuous medical supervision
  • Integrated care with hospitalists and specialists
  • Real-time lab monitoring and medication adjustments
  • Seamless coordination between nephrology and inpatient care teams

Receiving dialysis within the hospital ensures safe, efficient treatment for patients with complex medical needs.

Western Wisconsin Health is expanding access to outpatient hemodialysis services in Baldwin, WI, conveniently located in the Oakleaf Building.

Outpatient dialysis patients typically:

  • Receive treatment 2–3 times per week
  • Spend approximately 4–5 hours per session
  • Are monitored continuously by specialized dialysis nurses

During each visit, your dialysis team:

  • Connects you to the hemodialysis machine
  • Monitors vital signs and treatment parameters
  • Ensures safe start and completion of therapy
  • Provides education and ongoing support

Monthly care conferences review lab results, dialysis adequacy, medications, and individualized treatment goals.

Patients searching for dialysis near Baldwin, Wisconsin choose Western Wisconsin Health because we offer:

  • Local access to specialized nephrology care
  • Hospital-based inpatient dialysis
  • Convenient outpatient dialysis in Baldwin, WI
  • Coordinated care with primary care and specialty providers
  • Personalized treatment plans and patient education
  • A compassionate, community-focused healthcare team

Our goal is to make advanced kidney care accessible without requiring travel outside the region.

Schedule a Nephrology Consultation

If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with kidney disease or requires dialysis treatment, contact Western Wisconsin Health to schedule a consultation with Nilin Raj, MD.

Dr. Raj has advanced training in nephrology and kidney transplant care, allowing patients to receive comprehensive kidney management locally.

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Contact

1-800-828-3627

Locations

Western Wisconsin Health Main Campus
1100 Bergslien Street
Baldwin, WI 54002

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