• David Escamilla Illescas M.D Professional ID Number: 11503443
• David Solar Cafaggi M.D Professional ID Number: 10930181
The Nephrology Center at Médica Sur, located in Mexico City, offers the most comprehensive range of patient-centered services for the diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up of kidney diseases. We are highly specialized in the comprehensive care of kidney disorders in both children and adults, addressing everything from chronic conditions such as chronic kidney disease to acute or complex situations affecting renal function.
Our clinical model combines personalized care, thorough clinical evaluation, accurate diagnosis, interdisciplinary collaboration, and the application of advanced medical therapies. Treatments are defined based on the complexity and clinical characteristics of each case, integrating pharmacological and nutritional strategies, renal support interventions, invasive procedures, and ongoing follow-up.
Our mission is to translate advances in medical research and innovation into diagnostic and therapeutic solutions that are patient-centered, aiming to preserve kidney function, prevent complications, and improve our patients’ quality of life.
Treatments and Services
- Comprehensive management of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD).
- Management of hypertension secondary to kidney disease.
- Treatment of complicated and recurrent urinary tract infections.
- Evaluation and management of nephrotic and nephritic syndromes.
- Diagnosis and monitoring of glomerular and vascular kidney diseases.
- Hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, and renal replacement therapy.
- Pre- and post-kidney transplant evaluation and follow-up.
- Pediatric nephrology evaluations.
- Specialized nutritional counseling for kidney patients.
- Advanced renal function tests and renal imaging studies.
- Ultrasound-guided diagnostic kidney biopsies.
Main Conditions Treated
- Chronic kidney disease (all stages).
- Acute kidney failure.
- Acute and chronic glomerulonephritis.
- Diabetic nephropathy.
- Hypertension related to kidney damage.
- Acute and chronic pyelonephritis.
- Kidney stones and associated urological complications.
- Hereditary kidney diseases (such as polycystic kidney disease).
- Hemolytic uremic syndrome.
- Drug- or toxin-induced nephropathies.
- Kidney dysfunction in oncology patients.
- Electrolyte imbalances and acid-base disorders.
- End-stage renal disease and renal palliative care.
Cutting-Edge Technology
At Médica Sur, we use state-of-the-art technology for the diagnosis and treatment of kidney diseases. Our facilities include specialized units for hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis, advanced renal imaging, a high-specialty clinical laboratory, automated kidney function testing, and specialized areas for minimally invasive procedures such as ultrasound-guided renal biopsies.
Our Team of Medical Specialists
The medical specialists at the Nephrology Center of Médica Sur have extensive experience, up-to-date knowledge, and national and international recognition. They are highly trained in the comprehensive approach to kidney diseases and work in close coordination to care for both adult and pediatric patients.
Médica Sur’s specialists and subspecialists collaborate closely to provide comprehensive, personalized, and patient-centered care. They take the necessary time to listen, answer questions, and offer solutions tailored to the clinical and personal needs of each patient.
The Nephrology Center includes the following healthcare professionals:
- Nephrology specialists.
- Pediatric nephrology subspecialists.
- Internal medicine physicians.
- Nutritionists specialized in kidney disease.
- Licensed nurses and general nurses.
- Hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis technicians.
- Clinical psychologists (when emotional support is needed).
At Médica Sur, the patient is the core of everything we do. That’s why they receive the highest quality care through a multidisciplinary team committed to their well-being. We value their time—test results are delivered promptly, and appointments are efficiently scheduled with the support of the International Medicine department.