Overview
Hemodialysis is a life-sustaining treatment for people whose kidneys can no longer filter their blood. An artificial kidney — the dialyzer — removes waste products and excess fluid from the bloodstream, doing the work that failing kidneys cannot. It is used in end-stage kidney disease and in acute kidney failure.
At our Avadi centre, hemodialysis is delivered across 30 stations using German-engineered Fresenius 4008S machines, with nursing staff present throughout every session.
The procedure
Stage by stage, as it happens on the day.
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Stage 1
Preparing access
A minor surgical procedure creates a vascular access point, usually a fistula in the arm, which allows blood to be drawn and returned safely at each session.
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Stage 2
The dialysis session
Two needles are placed into the access. One carries blood to the dialyzer for filtering; the other returns the cleaned blood to the body.
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Stage 3
Continuous monitoring
Nursing staff observe your vital signs throughout and adjust the machine settings as the session progresses.
Before you come
Preparation notes are being written
Reception will brief you when you book.
Afterwards
Recovery guidance is being written
Your consultant will explain this at your appointment.
Benefits & risks
Both sides, stated plainly — a treatment page that only lists benefits is not being honest with you.
What it achieves
- Waste removal
- Fluid and electrolyte balance
- Blood pressure control
Risks & considerations
Because dialysis involves repeated needle access and significant fluid shifts, some patients experience infection at the access site, muscle cramps, tiredness after a session, or changes in blood pressure. Your care team monitors for these and manages them as they arise — tell the nursing staff promptly if you feel unwell during a session.
Who performs it
All specialists
Where it is offered
Cashless insurance
Tell us your insurer when you book. Our desk handles pre-authorisation so the paperwork is settled before you leave.
How it worksWhat it costs
Cost depends on the plan your consultant sets — number of sessions, investigations and medication. We quote the whole course in writing before you start, not per item at the counter.
Ask for an estimateQuestions
What dialysis services does Levo Healthcare provide?
We provide hemodialysis across 30 stations using Fresenius 4008S machines, dialysis access management through our vascular team, and dialysis diet and nutrition counselling. Support for at-home treatment is also available.
Do you treat diabetes as well as kidney disease?
Yes. Our diabetology service covers diabetes diagnosis and monitoring, continuous glucose monitoring, insulin therapy management, oral medication management, and diabetes education and self-management training.
Can I have blood tests done without visiting the centre?
Yes. We offer home sample collection in addition to our in-house super-speciality laboratory, ultrasound and ECG services.
Do you accept insurance?
We operate an insurance desk and support cashless treatment. Please contact us on +91 80156 92229 with your policy details so we can confirm the process for your insurer before your visit.
Where is Levo Healthcare located?
We are at No. 182, 2nd Floor, Poonamallee High Road, JB Estate, Avadi, Chennai - 600054. Call +91 80156 92229 or email info@levohealthcare.in to arrange a visit.
Clinical reference: https://levohealthcare.in/dialysis-treatments/hemodialysis/