Our Services
Nephrology Consultation
A nephrology consultation offers a thorough assessment of kidney health, helping you understand symptoms, test results, and treatment options. It provides clear guidance and a personalized plan to support and protect your long-term kidney function.
Hemodialysis Treatment
Hemodialysis treatment supports kidney function by safely removing waste, excess fluid, and toxins from the blood. Each session is carefully monitored to ensure comfort, stability, and continuity of care tailored to individual medical needs.
Our Expertise
Christchurch Kidney Care is the leading private provider of adult renal and kidney specialist services in Christchurch. Located within the Christchurch Heart Group near St. George’s Hospital, it is led by Dr. Reshma Shettigar, an experienced kidney specialist dedicated to diagnosing, managing, and providing ongoing care for a wide range of kidney conditions. These conditions, often chronic, can significantly affect daily life and work. Our clinic collaborates closely with your GP and other specialists as needed to ensure you receive the highest level of comprehensive and personalized care.
Glomerulonephritis
Kidneys filter blood to remove waste, salt, and water. Glomerular disease occurs when these filters are damaged, developing quickly or slowly, depending on the type. Symptoms include blood or foamy urine, swelling in hands or face, fatigue, and reduced urine output. Early detection is key to managing the disease.
Glomerulonephritis
Diabetic Kidney Disease
Diabetic Kidney Disease
Having diabetes increases the risk of kidney failure, possibly leading to dialysis or a transplant. Diabetes affects many organs, including the kidneys, with the first sign often being protein loss in urine. Once kidney damage begins, it can't usually be reversed, but managing protein loss, blood sugar, and blood pressure can slow the disease and improve the outlook.
Hypertension
Hypertension
High blood pressure, or hypertension, can lead to serious problems like kidney failure, eye issues, strokes, and heart disease. Early diagnosis and effective treatment are key to reducing the risk of these life-threatening complications. Managing blood pressure can protect organs and prevent further damage.
Chronic Kidney Disease
Chronic Kidney Disease
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) happens when the kidneys don’t work properly and won’t improve. It often has no early symptoms, but as it progresses, common signs include fatigue, swollen legs, high blood pressure, and itching. CKD can develop silently over time, making regular check-ups important.
Hemodialysis Treatment
At Christchurch Kidney Care, we’re here to make dialysis as comfortable and stress-free as possible. As the first and only provider of private dialysis in the South Island of New Zealand, our modern centre is fully equipped to deliver safe, high-quality treatment — whether you live here in New Zealand or are visiting while exploring the South Island. We want you to feel at ease knowing your care is in good hands, so you can keep enjoying life and the beauty around you.
Living Locally
Living Locally
If Christchurch or New Zealand is home for you, we provide ongoing dialysis care tailored to your needs. Our friendly team of dialysis nurses, guided by an experienced nephrologist, are here to support you every step of the way.
Visiting on Holiday
Visiting On Holiday
Planning a trip to Christchurch or the South Island? You don’t need to put your travel plans on hold. Our holiday dialysis service means you can continue your treatment while enjoying your time away. We’ll work closely with your home dialysis unit to make the transition smooth and give you peace of mind throughout your holiday.
Why Choose Christchurch Kidney Care?
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Strict infection-control and patient-safety protocols
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Convenient Christchurch location
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Friendly, expert team ensuring personalized care
Hemodialysis Services
*For bookings please contact: reshmas@christchurchkidneycare.com*
About the Doctor
Dr. Reshma Shettigar
Dr. Reshma Shettigar is a renal physician (kidney specialist, nephrologist) in private practice at Christchurch Kidney Care.
She completed graduation in India and moved to New Zealand to pursue Post Graduate training in Nephrology and Renal transplantation. She is a Nephrology fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians and worked at Christchurch Public Hospital.
Dr. Reshma's special clinical interest and expertise include assessment and management of adults with acute and chronic kidney disease, metabolic assessment and prevention of renal stones, and renal metabolic disorders, diabetic kidney disease, hypertension, kidney transplants, nephrology insurance and immigration work.
In her personal life, Reshma is proud mum. In her free time, she enjoys dancing, reading, running and planning holidays with her daughter.
Referrals
Christchurch Kidney Care will accept referrals from your General Physician and other specialists or any other health care provider.
Patients can self refer to this address:
Fees
1. For new & follow up patients, please contact the reception on 03-355 3750.
2. We are a Southern Cross affiliated provider.
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C/O Christchurch Heart Group, Milford Chambers, St. Georges Hospital, Christchurch, New Zealand.
+64 211 251 947 / +64 335 53750
Mon - Fri - 8:00am - 5:00pm
*Urgent Appointments available.*