Chronic kidney disease is a progressive condition that affects how well the kidneys filter waste products, regulate fluids, and maintain electrolyte balance. One of the most important factors in managing kidney disease is understanding the chronic kidney disease stages, because each stage requires a different approach to treatment, monitoring, and long term kidney protection.

Many people are diagnosed after routine blood tests show elevated creatinine levels or a reduced estimated glomerular filtration rate. Early identification of CKD stages can help slow disease progression and reduce the risk of kidney failure.

At Prabhakar Bhurke Clinic, Dr. Sandip Prabhakar Bhurke, a super specialist nephrologist and transplant physician, provides comprehensive evaluation and stage based treatment for patients with chronic kidney disease, diabetic kidney disease, hypertension related kidney damage, dialysis needs, and kidney transplant care.

What are chronic kidney disease stages

Chronic kidney disease is divided into five stages based on eGFR, which measures how effectively the kidneys are filtering blood.

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