| Service | 🇺🇦 Ukraine | 🇨🇿 Czech Republic | 🇹🇷 Turkey |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average price including a full examination (tests, ultrasound, nephrologist consultation, treatment plan) | from USD 44 | from USD 2,200 | from USD 1,900 |
| Ongoing medical care (follow-up consultations, adjustment of treatment) | from USD 20 | from USD 700 | from USD 600 |
Prices in the “Ukraine” column come from MediUkraine’s partner clinics. The Czech Republic and Turkey columns show the lower bounds of prices published by clinics there (for Turkey, also the Turkish Dental Association’s recommended 2026 tariff), collected in August 2026 and converted to US dollars at the rate on the day of collection. A dash means we could not find a comparable published price. In any country, the final cost is set by the clinic after an examination.
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is persistent kidney damage in which nephrons die gradually and do not recover: the surviving glomeruli take on more work, wear out faster, and the disease moves from one stage to the next. The stage is determined by the glomerular filtration rate and the level of albuminuria; it decides both how often monitoring is needed and when kidney replacement therapy will have to be discussed. CKD most often develops from high blood pressure, diabetes and glomerulonephritis, so the nephrologist manages the underlying disease from the start.
CKD treatment aims to slow progression and prevent complications. ACE inhibitors and angiotensin receptor blockers are used to protect kidney tissue, along with medicines to control blood pressure and glucose and correct the lipid profile. If needed, medicines that slow the loss of filtering function are added.
MediUkraine gives patients access to specialist nephrology care at the partner clinic in Uzhhorod. We manage all stages of examination and treatment: contact with doctors, booking appointments and organising procedures.
A practical first step is a nephrologist consultation with your existing blood and urine test results to hand. Based on these, the doctor decides whether an ultrasound, a CT scan or a kidney biopsy is needed.
Travel. Ukrainian airspace is closed, so there are no commercial flights. Uzhhorod lies right on the border with Slovakia and close to Hungary, so patients usually arrive overland from one of these two countries, by car, bus or train.
Visas. Citizens of the EU, the United Kingdom and the United States do not need a visa for short stays in Ukraine. Rules depend on your citizenship, so check your own before booking.
Safety, plainly. Ukraine is at war. Air raid alerts occur across the country, including in Uzhhorod, and an appointment can be interrupted by one. Several governments advise against travel to Ukraine, and while that advice stands, ordinary travel and medical insurance is often void — confirm your cover with your insurer before you commit to anything.
Language. MediUkraine handles correspondence, scheduling, the written treatment plan and the quote in English. The clinic's team communicates with international patients in English.
Payment. You pay the clinic directly. Our coordination service is free of charge for you.
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Conservative treatment is the basis in the early stages. This means controlling blood pressure with antihypertensive medicines, including ACE inhibitors and angiotensin receptor blockers, which slow the progression of kidney dysfunction. Alongside this there is a diet limiting sodium, protein and phosphorus, and correction of lipid metabolism. MediUkraine arranges consultations with nephrologists to draw up an individual medication plan.
Kidney replacement therapy begins in the late stages, when the kidneys' filtering capacity falls sharply. The main methods are haemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis and kidney transplantation. Haemodialysis is carried out at specialised centres 3 times a week, while peritoneal dialysis is done by the patient at home. Kidney transplantation is the only option that removes the need for regular dialysis sessions.
MediUkraine coordinates access to treatment and shortens the time to starting it at whatever stage of the disease you contact us.
Managing CKD after diagnosis is long-term work involving monitoring of results and changes to your lifestyle. You receive an individual plan: regular monitoring of kidney function, blood pressure and blood creatinine. How often you see the nephrologist depends on the stage of the disease, from monthly to quarterly.
The second pillar is diet and control of protein, sodium and potassium intake. Gentle physical activity agreed with the doctor is recommended, along with managing the things that speed up progression: high blood pressure, diabetes and urinary tract infections. Psychological support is part of care on a par with medication.
MediUkraine keeps the monitoring schedule, connects the specialists and makes sure prescriptions are not lost between visits: this is usually where prevention of progression to kidney failure breaks down.
The examination starts with a conversation: the nephrologist takes a detailed history and assesses your symptoms and risk factors (high blood pressure, diabetes). Blood and urine tests are mandatory: creatinine, urea, proteinuria and electrolytes. These are used to calculate the glomerular filtration rate and establish the stage of the disease.
The instrumental part is an ultrasound of the kidneys and urinary tract: the size and structure of the organs and any abnormal changes. If needed, a CT or MRI scan is ordered. In some cases a kidney biopsy is performed to obtain an exact histological diagnosis.
MediUkraine arranges care with nephrologists at the partner clinic who manage CKD according to current guidelines, and organises your pathway, from the first appointment to follow-up tests.
Diagnosis and treatment of chronic kidney disease in Ukraine strike a balance between quality of care and price. Diagnostic procedures, such as kidney ultrasound, computed tomography and laboratory kidney function tests, cost 30-50% of the prices at European clinics.
The main advantage of Ukrainian clinics is affordable specialist outpatient monitoring. Regular examinations and adjustment of conservative treatment are done without hospital admission, which noticeably reduces the overall cost of treatment. A month of medication with monitoring of kidney function costs 2-3 times less than at clinics in the USA and Western Europe, without compromising on the quality of medicines or compliance with KDIGO guidelines.
MediUkraine connects you with the partner clinic and arranges the initial consultation and further monitoring of your health. For international patients, this is a way to get a comprehensive examination and a long-term kidney protection programme at an affordable price while the disease can still be managed with conservative treatment.
Safe treatment of chronic kidney disease rests on strict adherence to international diagnostic and treatment guidelines. The MediUkraine partner clinic performs biochemical tests, ultrasound and measurement of the glomerular filtration rate. Procedures are carried out by nephrologists with the relevant specialisation. Before treatment begins, you receive detailed information about your diagnosis, the stage of the disease and possible complications.
The clinic follows the international KDIGO recommendations and WHO guidance on managing patients with chronic kidney disease.
MediUkraine manages communication between you and the clinic: transparency at every stage of treatment, collecting the necessary documents and monitoring the results of treatment. This oversight increases the chances that diagnostics are done on time and that the treatment plan is tailored to your case.
📍 Uzhhorod, Ukraine
A multidisciplinary hospital in Uzhhorod, part of a network of medical facilities in western Ukraine: an outpatient clinic, a surgical centre covering 15 specialties and a 30-bed inpatient unit. Its 52 doctors include professors and PhDs; many operations are done as day surgery, with discharge after 1–2 days.
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a gradual decline in kidney function in which the kidneys lose their ability to clear toxins from the blood effectively. The disease may cause no symptoms for years, so the first sign is often raised creatinine on a routine blood test.
The price depends on the scope of the examination, the list of tests and the length of treatment. The cost of a full course of treatment depends on the stage of the disease and your condition.
Reasons include swelling, raised blood pressure, a change in the colour or volume of urine, lower back pain and constant tiredness. Even minor abnormalities in test results are worth showing to a nephrologist: the kidneys can compensate for damage for a long time without obvious symptoms.
Before the examination, avoid alcohol, salty food and strenuous exercise. Some tests are taken on an empty stomach, so check with the doctor how to prepare for your particular set of tests.
Yes. A CKD treatment plan is chosen both for patients with heart, endocrine or other disorders and for pregnant women, under close supervision by a nephrologist who reviews the doses and the list of medicines.
How long it takes to stabilise chronic kidney disease depends on the stage of the disease, your individual characteristics and your response to treatment. In the early stages (1-2), with properly chosen treatment, kidney function usually stabilises within 3-6 months. In stages 3-4, reaching a controlled course takes 6 to 12 months: a comprehensive approach and constant monitoring of kidney function are needed.
The goal is not only to reduce symptoms but also to reach target values for blood pressure, creatinine, proteinuria and other biochemical markers. You need to follow your diet, take medicines exactly as prescribed and have regular check-ups. MediUkraine arranges care at the partner clinic, which has experience in managing chronic kidney disease and organises a comprehensive examination so that the treatment plan takes your health into account.
Most forms of CKD are irreversible: lost kidney function does not return, because nephrons, the functional units of the kidney, do not regenerate. This does not make treatment pointless. Treatment slows the progression of the disease, keeps blood pressure under control, manages protein metabolism and delays the complications that lead to end-stage kidney failure.
Depending on the stage and cause of the disease, treatment noticeably improves quality of life and the outlook. In the early stages, intensive treatment often keeps kidney function stable for years, and you live your usual life with adjustments for diet and regular tests. MediUkraine arranges a personalised examination and treatment plan at the partner clinic in Uzhhorod and agrees a schedule of follow-up visits to the nephrologist. The earlier the diagnosis, the more time remains before kidney replacement therapy is needed.
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