| Service | 🇺🇦 Ukraine | 🇨🇿 Czech Republic | 🇹🇷 Turkey |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average price including diagnostics, tests, consultations and hospital stay | from USD 117 | from USD 4,500 | from USD 4,200 |
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.
The kidneys filter the blood and remove waste products. When nephrons die, the glomerular filtration rate falls and creatinine, urea, potassium and phosphorus build up in the blood; the nephrologist uses these results to determine the stage of the disease. Acute kidney failure develops over hours or days and is often reversible, while chronic kidney failure builds up over years and requires long-term management.
In the early stages, doctors prescribe ACE inhibitors and angiotensin II receptor blockers to slow progression, along with dietary advice and blood pressure control. When the remaining kidney function is insufficient, kidney replacement therapy begins: haemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis or transplantation. Haemodialysis is carried out 3-4 times a week at specialised centres, while peritoneal dialysis can be done by the patient at home.
A transplanted kidney replaces the organ's function more fully than a machine and frees you from a fixed schedule of procedures. MediUkraine coordinates with the partner clinic in Uzhhorod, matches care to the stage of the disease and agrees the timing of any hospital stay.
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.
More on travel, safety and insurance: Safety and travel.
The approach depends on the stage and causes of the disease. In the early stages of chronic kidney disease, conservative treatment is used to slow progression: blood pressure control, correction of metabolic disorders and a diet low in protein and phosphorus. Medicines are prescribed to reduce proteinuria and inflammation in the kidney tissue. This helps preserve remaining kidney function and delay the need for replacement therapy.
At the end stage, haemodialysis is performed: the blood is cleaned by a machine through an artificial kidney. A session lasts 4–5 hours and is repeated 3–4 times a week. An alternative is peritoneal dialysis, in which the blood is cleaned through the patient's peritoneum using a special solution introduced into the abdominal cavity.
Kidney transplantation is the method of choice for patients without contraindications: the person no longer depends on a machine and returns to their usual way of life. The donor organ comes from a living related donor or a deceased donor, within the requirements of Ukrainian law. MediUkraine arranges the treatment itself in Ukraine.
Long-term results and how you feel depend on the quality of recovery. Depending on the method chosen (medication, dialysis or transplantation), rehabilitation includes monitoring creatinine, electrolytes and blood pressure. Regular blood and urine tests are needed, and with haemodialysis the vascular access is also checked.
Dietary restrictions remain the basis of the rehabilitation plan. You need to watch your intake of potassium, phosphorus and sodium and keep to the recommended amount of fluid and protein. The nephrologist and a dietitian draw up an individual eating plan, which is adjusted to the level of remaining kidney function. Medication includes medicines to correct anaemia, control blood pressure and prevent renal bone disease.
Physical activity is increased gradually and under medical supervision. MediUkraine arranges care at the partner clinic, where you receive both comprehensive rehabilitation tailored to your health and psychological support. The next step after discharge is to agree a schedule of follow-up tests with the nephrologist and, with peritoneal dialysis, to be trained to do the procedure at home.
The aim of treatment is to maintain the balance that healthy kidneys keep up: fluid and electrolyte balance, blood pressure and the removal of toxins. In the early stages of chronic kidney failure (CKF), the focus is on controlling blood pressure, managing diabetes and slowing kidney dysfunction with medication. You receive advice on a diet low in protein, sodium and potassium, depending on the stage of the disease.
In the later stages of CKF, when glomerular filtration drops sharply, kidney replacement therapy is added. During haemodialysis, blood passes through a machine that removes toxic substances and excess fluid; this is usually done three times a week for 4-5 hours. In peritoneal dialysis, the abdominal cavity acts as a natural filter.
For many patients the best solution is kidney transplantation: the transplanted organ takes over kidney function around the clock, like your own. The MediUkraine team chooses a treatment option according to the stage of the disease and your individual circumstances.
Kidney failure treatment in Ukraine costs 30-50% less than at European clinics. The difference comes from running costs, staff salaries and the overheads of medical facilities. Dialysis, kidney transplantation and medication cost noticeably less, while quality standards remain international.
Treatment abroad often means a long wait to see a specialist. MediUkraine makes the process simpler: a nephrologist consultation, examinations and an individual plan fit into 1-2 weeks. You are in direct contact with the doctors, which also reduces overall costs.
In addition, treatment can be planned in stages, without the need to pay for the whole course at once. Affordable prices, quality care and support from MediUkraine make Ukraine a realistic alternative for international patients who need long and expensive treatment.
Treatment plans at Ukrainian clinics follow international clinical guidelines. MediUkraine works with a clinic that follows the standards for diagnosing and treating acute and chronic kidney failure set out by KDIGO (Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcomes). The nephrologists have experience in managing complicated clinical cases.
Safety depends on strict compliance with sanitary and epidemiological requirements and quality control of dialysis solutions. Before treatment starts, a full examination is carried out to assess kidney function and electrolyte balance and to rule out other conditions. MediUkraine's partner clinic holds the licences required in Ukraine.
The MediUkraine team manages the process from choosing a method to arranging follow-up. You can discuss with the nephrologist the prospects for transplantation, conservative treatment and preventing the disease from progressing.
📍 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.
It is treatment that takes over the work of kidneys that can no longer cope: cleaning the blood of toxins, removing excess fluid and supporting metabolism. The scope of care depends on the stage of the disease, from medication and diet to haemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis or kidney transplantation.
The price depends on the stage of the disease and the chosen method. Ukrainian clinics charge less for the same care than clinics in Europe or Israel.
See a nephrologist if you have persistent tiredness, swelling, a change in the colour or amount of urine, raised blood pressure or lower back pain. The earlier kidney problems are detected, the better the chance of avoiding serious complications and preserving kidney function.
Before treatment starts, the doctor orders a set of tests: blood and urine tests, an ultrasound, an ECG, and creatinine and electrolyte levels. It is advisable to switch to a diet low in salt and protein, avoid alcohol and stop any medicines that strain the kidneys, but only as agreed with the doctor who prescribed them.
Yes, but only under close supervision by a nephrologist. During pregnancy, approaches are chosen that are as safe as possible for the baby. With diabetes or hypertension, the plan is adjusted individually to reduce the risks both for the kidneys and for the course of the other condition.
The length of recovery depends on the type of kidney failure and the chosen treatment method. In acute kidney failure, if the cause is removed in time, kidney function may recover within a few weeks or months of intensive treatment and haemodialysis. In chronic kidney failure it is more a matter of long-term management, because lost kidney function usually does not return fully. Patients need continuous monitoring and regular dialysis sessions or preparation for a transplant.
The rehabilitation period includes adapting to a dialysis schedule (if needed), a diet limiting potassium, sodium and fluid, and taking prescribed medicines. MediUkraine helps patients arrange care at the partner clinic in Uzhhorod, where specialists will develop an individual treatment and follow-up plan. Adapting to active treatment takes 1–3 months on average, after which you and the nephrologist review the plan based on follow-up test results.
In the early stages, yes; at the end stage, no. In acute kidney failure, full recovery of kidney function is possible if the cause is removed in time and appropriate treatment is started. Chronic kidney failure progresses and usually cannot be cured completely. However, in stages 1–3 progression can be slowed, keeping kidney function stable for years and sometimes decades.
In stages 4–5, when kidney function is critically reduced, the task changes: instead of full recovery, the focus moves to quality of life. Kidney replacement therapy (haemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis or kidney transplantation) keeps a person with end-stage disease active. Transplantation gives a better result than dialysis but requires a suitable donor. MediUkraine arranges a treatment plan at the partner clinic based on your indications and circumstances.
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