Contact Information
Location: ACC Building, 3rd floor Hours of Operation: Mondays 10:00 AM-3:00 PM Wednesdays 10:00 AM-3:00 PM Contact: Phone: (919) 966-4615
Directors and Staff
Director: Amy Mottl, MD Nephrology Nurse Coordinator: Beverly Rodegast

About the Clinic... The UNC CKD Clinic opened in July of 2008. Its purpose is to educate patients on chronic kidney disease, including the basics of CKD, anemia management, blood pressure management, bone disease and modality options. Under the direction of Dr. Amy Mottl, the clinic is run by nurses and serves as a supplement to physician's care. Says Mottl, "Over the last two decades, we’ve seen an explosion in the rates of obesity, diabetes and high blood pressure.  As a result, there has been a tremendous increase in the number of people with late stage chronic kidney disease.  These patients have special needs with respect to diet and medical management.  The CKD clinic was developed in order to educate patients about these issues with the hope that they are then better able to care for themselves."

Frequently Asked Questions:

Where is the CKD Clinic?  It is in the same place as the Anemia Clinic, in the Nephrology Clinic located on the 3rd floor of the ACC building.

What can you expect in the CKD Clinic?  You will receive education about chronic kidney disease.  Topics will include Chronic Kidney Disease, Diet, Blood Pressure Control, Hemodialysis, Peritoneal Dialysis, and Transplantation.  You will receive Aranesp injections on your regular schedule. 

Will you see a new doctor?  Not usually.  You will continue to see your regular nephrologist, as well as other doctors who take care of you.  If you have a problem, the nurse will talk to your doctor.  If any changes are made in your care, we’ll make sure all of your doctors are involved. 

What will you have to do?  The education is designed to teach you how to take care of yourself.  You may be asked to check your blood pressure at home, keep a food diary or other simple things.  This will help us know how you are doing at home.   If needed, we’ll make changes to your treatment. 

How often will you have to come?  CKD Clinic will be scheduled on the same day as your Aranesp injection.  It will not be an extra visit.  The visit should last about 20-30 minutes.  We will design a visit schedule to meet your needs. 

What is the charge for the CKD Clinic visit?  The CKD Clinic should be covered by your insurance.  It will be billed as a nurse visit, not a doctor visit. 

May your family come?  Space is limited in the exam room.  We ask that you limit family members to no more than two.

 

To learn more about chronic kidney disease, click here.