When your patients need specialty kidney care, Kidney Specialists of Minnesota provides timely nephrology consultations, clear communication, and coordinated support from referral through ongoing care.
KSM offers nephrology care across the Twin Cities, greater Minnesota, and western Wisconsin, with telehealth options when appropriate.
KSM shares visit notes, results, and recommendations so referring providers have clear next steps.
Our team supports patients across clinics, hospitals, and dialysis centers.
KSM supports referring providers with experienced nephrology care for chronic kidney disease, hypertension, proteinuria, electrolyte abnormalities, dialysis planning, transplant-related concerns, and complex renal conditions.
Our nephrologists apply advanced treatment knowledge, current evidence, and specialty insight to help patients receive the right level of care at the right time. From early intervention to complex disease management, KSM provides clear recommendations and coordinated follow-up to support patients through each stage of kidney care.
Consider referring patients with declining kidney function, significant proteinuria, uncontrolled hypertension, electrolyte abnormalities, metabolic kidney stone management, suspected glomerular disease, advanced Chronic Kidney Disease, dialysis planning needs, or other complex renal concerns.
Patients with CKD stage 3B or later, earlier-stage chronic kidney disease with significant proteinuria, rapid decline in GFR, difficult-to-control hypertension, severe electrolyte abnormalities, suspected glomerulonephritis, or complex diabetes-related kidney concerns may benefit from earlier nephrology involvement.
Urgent referrals are reviewed and triaged by the KSM team so patients with time-sensitive kidney concerns can be prioritized for faster nephrology evaluation. For urgent referral questions, please contact KSM directly.
Yes. KSM supports patients across the full continuum of nephrology care, including outpatient clinics, hospitals, dialysis centers, and transplant-related coordination when needed.
KSM works with referring providers based on the patient’s needs and the referring provider’s preferred level of involvement. Our team provides clear recommendations, shares documentation, and collaborates directly when care decisions require additional coordination.
Yes. KSM offers nephrology care through multiple clinic and outreach locations across the Twin Cities, greater Minnesota, and western Wisconsin, with telehealth options available when appropriate.
Kidney disease is often connected to blood pressure, diabetes, heart health, medication management, fluid balance, and other clinical needs. KSM brings together experienced nephrologists, APPs, nurses, renal dietitians, and care coordination support to help patients receive the right level of care at the right time.
For referring providers, that means access to a nephrology partner prepared to evaluate complex cases, provide clear recommendations, and support care across multiple settings.
Connected kidney care across multiple settings.
Practical follow-up guidance for next steps.
Specialty care for complex and urgent renal needs.
