| Service | 🇺🇦 Ukraine | 🇨🇿 Czech Republic | 🇹🇷 Turkey |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nephrologist consultation | from USD 20 | — | — |
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.
Glomerulonephritis develops when immune complexes are deposited in the glomeruli and trigger inflammation of the filtering barrier, which is why protein and red blood cells appear in the urine. The approach is determined not by the diagnosis itself but by the histological type and the activity of the process: these decide whether aggressive immunosuppression is needed or whether blood pressure control and dietary changes are enough. Patients are managed by nephrologists who follow international guidelines.
Depending on the form of the disease (primary or secondary glomerulonephritis) and its activity, doctors prescribe corticosteroids, cytostatics or biological medicines. Alongside this there is a symptomatic part: dietary changes, regulation of lipid metabolism and prevention of complications. Urine results and kidney function are monitored continuously, both during the course and afterwards.
Through the MediUkraine platform you will get help arranging a nephrologist consultation at the partner clinic in Uzhhorod, where the doctor orders tests if needed and advises where and how to continue treatment. Our team handles the coordination and stays in touch with you throughout the course of treatment.
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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Treatment must stop the inflammation in the kidney tissue and preserve kidney function. The method is chosen according to the type of disease, the stage of progression and your general condition. Conservative treatment consists of corticosteroids, immunosuppressants and cytostatics, which suppress the autoimmune reaction. It is supplemented with antihypertensive medicines: controlling blood pressure slows the development of kidney failure.
When the inflammation is active and kidney function is falling quickly, pulse therapy is used: high doses of methylprednisolone given intensively. This approach is effective in crescentic glomerulonephritis with a rapidly progressive course. At the same time, plasmapheresis is carried out to remove from the blood the circulating immune complexes and antibodies that damage kidney tissue.
Kidney replacement therapy is needed for end-stage kidney failure. Haemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis or kidney transplantation allow the patient to maintain quality of life. MediUkraine will point you to nephrology centres in Ukraine where the full cycle, from kidney biopsy to dialysis, is available.
Recovery after the main course determines whether kidney function can be preserved and relapse avoided. In the first weeks you have regular tests for creatinine, urea and proteinuria. The diet limiting sodium and protein remains in place: it reduces the load on the kidneys and stabilises blood pressure.
Physical activity is increased gradually. Gentle walking and breathing exercises are possible from the early stages of recovery: they improve your general condition and venous return. Heavy exertion should be avoided for 2–3 months, as it can trigger a flare-up of the disease.
Follow-up with a nephrologist is needed at least once a month during the first year after treatment. Swelling, a change in the colour or amount of urine, or a jump in blood pressure are reasons to come in without waiting for your scheduled check-up. MediUkraine will help coordinate rehabilitation and arrange specialist consultations and follow-up tests. A relapse spotted early on tests, followed by adjusted treatment, holds back the transition to chronic kidney disease.
The nephrologist's work starts with thorough diagnostics: blood and urine tests, creatinine levels and a kidney biopsy to establish the exact type of glomerulonephritis. It is the biopsy that shows which histological type of the disease the doctor is dealing with. An individual plan is drawn up based on its results.
The basis of treatment is immunosuppressive medicines, corticosteroids and cytostatics; the specific combination depends on the nature of the inflammation and the stage of the disease. At the same time, antihypertensive medicines are prescribed to control blood pressure, along with medicines that slow the progression of kidney failure. A diet limiting salt, protein and fluid is an essential part of the course.
MediUkraine will book you a nephrologist consultation at the partner clinic in Uzhhorod, where the doctor assesses your condition and advises where and how to continue treatment.
Glomerulonephritis treatment in Ukraine costs considerably less than at European clinics and US medical centres. The reason is the difference in the cost of running healthcare facilities, staff pay and the prices of medicines.
Medical staff have experience with severe forms of the disease, including rapidly progressive types. Private clinics in Ukraine do not build the same mark-ups into their prices as Western ones, so quality care remains accessible to more patients.
MediUkraine organises the first consultation: a nephrologist consultation at the partner clinic in Uzhhorod costs from USD 20. The doctor will assess your condition and advise where and how to continue treatment, and sets out the treatment plan and its cost after the examination; MediUkraine helps you get an estimate before you travel. Items whose scope becomes known only after the in-person examination or the biopsy results are marked separately, and you are informed of any change in advance.
Glomerulonephritis at Ukrainian clinics is treated according to international diagnostic and treatment guidelines. The methods include immunosuppressive treatment, plasmapheresis and ultrasound-guided kidney biopsy. Equipment is checked regularly, and hospitals follow aseptic and antiseptic standards, which reduces the risk of complications from procedures.
Quality standards at clinics mean a licence from the Ministry of Health of Ukraine and doctors certified in nephrology and internal medicine. Facilities have laboratories with automated blood and urine analysis and ultrasound equipment.
MediUkraine checks clinics' documents, chooses a facility with experience of managing such patients, organises consultations with doctors and supports you at every stage.
📍 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.
Glomerulonephritis is inflammatory damage to the kidney glomeruli that impairs the kidneys' filtering function. As a result, fluid is retained in the body, swelling appears, blood pressure rises, and protein and red blood cells are found in the urine. The disease can be acute or become chronic if it is not treated in time.
The cost depends on the form of the disease, the need for hospital admission, the range of tests and the medicines prescribed. The first step is a nephrologist consultation at the partner clinic, from USD 20; the doctor sets out the treatment plan and its cost after the examination, and MediUkraine helps you get an estimate before you travel.
See a nephrologist if you notice swelling of the face or legs, a change in the colour or amount of urine, raised blood pressure, lower back pain or general weakness. Early diagnosis reduces the risk of complications and of the disease becoming chronic.
Preparation includes basic urine and blood tests, a kidney ultrasound and a nephrologist consultation. Before treatment starts, the doctor assesses your kidney function, blood pressure and other conditions in order to choose the most suitable treatment plan for you.
Yes, but under close medical supervision. Treatment is chosen individually, taking into account the effect of medicines on the mother and baby. Pregnant women are advised to be admitted to hospital to monitor kidney function and keep blood pressure stable.
The length of recovery depends on the form of the disease and the degree of kidney damage. In acute glomerulonephritis, most patients improve within 1–3 weeks of starting specific treatment. Full recovery of kidney function takes 2 to 6 months, especially if treatment was started in time. The chronic form requires long-term monitoring and may need treatment for years, with regular checks of creatinine, urea and proteinuria.
The speed of recovery also depends on the cause of the disease, infectious or autoimmune. Patients are advised to follow a diet low in salt and protein, take the prescribed immunosuppressive medicines and have regular laboratory tests. The MediUkraine team will arrange a nephrologist consultation at the partner clinic and help you keep to the schedule of follow-up tests.
Much depends on the type of disease and the stage at which it was detected. In primary glomerulonephritis (IgA nephropathy, post-infectious glomerulonephritis), 30–50% of patients achieve remission with timely treatment. Secondary forms associated with systemic diseases (lupus, vasculitis) require long-term immunosuppressive treatment and rarely end in full recovery, but lasting remission is achievable.
The outlook depends largely on the results of a kidney biopsy, which determines the histological type and the degree of fibrosis. Treatment guidelines (corticosteroids, immunosuppressants and angiotensin II receptor blockers) make it possible to stop progression and restore kidney function in most patients when the disease is diagnosed early. MediUkraine will arrange a nephrologist consultation at the partner clinic in Uzhhorod, where the doctor assesses your case and advises where and how to continue treatment.
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