Top 3 Kidney Clinics in Shmeisani 2026

When do you need this specialty or procedure?

Nephrology is the branch of medicine that looks after the kidneys. Kidney specialists assess how well the kidneys work, follow people with chronic kidney disease and kidney failure, manage high blood pressure that is linked to the kidneys, and follow patients who are on dialysis. Kidney clinics also treat kidney infections and help people with recurrent kidney stones, which are often managed together with urology.

Kidney problems often cause no obvious symptoms in their early stages, so a blood or urine test may be the first sign. Consider booking a visit if you have:

• a raised creatinine result on a blood test
• blood pressure that does not respond well to treatment
• blood in your urine
• swelling in your feet or ankles
• diabetes together with reduced kidney function

These signs are a reason to ask a doctor for an assessment. They are not a diagnosis on their own, and only a clinician can interpret your results in context.

Seek emergency care now, and call 911, if you have any of the following: very little or no urine passing, severe pain in the side or back with fever or vomiting, heavy bleeding or large clots in the urine, sudden shortness of breath, chest pain, new confusion, or sudden severe swelling with breathlessness.

How to choose among the clinics here

Start with the reason for your visit. The three profiles on this page are not all the same kind of practice. Dr Ammar Alhiyari Clinic and Dr Ahmad Mahmoud Al Sheyyab Clinic list nephrology as their main specialty. Dr Abdulkareem Al Zeitawi Urology Clinic is a urology practice, but its listed services include kidney and ureteric stone assessment and kidney transplantation consultation. If your question is about stones, a urology clinic may be the more direct fit. If it is about long-term kidney function or blood pressure, look at the nephrology profiles first.

Compare the services listed against what you need. Useful matches include renal impairment follow-up, hypertension follow-up, dialysis consultations and follow-up after kidney transplantation. A service shown on a profile is what the clinic has chosen to publish, so confirm during the call that it covers your situation.

Check the confirmed opening hours against your schedule. The clinics open and close at different times, and the urology clinic finishes earlier on Monday and Thursday. If you need a follow-up every few months, choose a clinic whose hours fit your routine long term.

Consider location. All three are in Shmeisani, but they sit in different buildings and on different streets, so pick the one that is easiest to reach from your home or work.

Ask whether the doctor's specialty matches your need. Each profile lists one doctor, so ask who will see you and who will review your results if the doctor is unavailable.

Finally, remember that the order on this page reflects how complete each profile's published information is. It does not measure clinical quality, outcomes or patient experience. Use the page to narrow your shortlist, then compare the clinics directly.

What to expect at the first visit

Arrive with your documents. Useful items include recent blood test results, especially kidney function tests such as creatinine; urine test results; blood pressure readings if you monitor them at home; a list of current medicines and doses, including over-the-counter painkillers; and any previous scans or reports about your kidneys or urinary tract. If you have had a kidney transplant, bring your transplant records and the names of the hospitals where you were treated.

Prepare your questions in advance. Write down your symptoms, when they started, what has changed, and what you want to understand. Useful questions include what your results mean for you, whether you need further tests, what the next steps are, and when you should come back.

Expect the doctor to ask about your medical history, your family history of kidney disease, your blood pressure and any diabetes. The consultation usually includes a review of your results and a physical examination, and your doctor may order more tests. Do not stop or change prescribed medicines without asking first.

Insurance, fees and booking

Before you book, confirm three things: the consultation fee, whether the clinic accepts your insurance plan, and what the appointment covers. The profile for Dr Abdulkareem Al Zeitawi Urology Clinic states that it accepts insurance, but you should still ask which plans apply to you. For the other clinics, confirm directly with the reception team.

Contact each clinic using the details on its profile to arrange an appointment. Ask about the fee for the visit you need, and whether follow-up consultations are charged the same way. Note the name of the person you spoke to and the time of the appointment.

Bring your insurance card if you have one, and ask whether a referral is needed for the visit. If you are coming for a second opinion, bring the full reports from your previous doctor so the consultation is not delayed.

Getting there

All three clinics are in Shmeisani and are close to the Specialty Hospital. The Dr Abdulkareem Al Zeitawi Urology Clinic is on the fourth floor of the Specialty Hospital outpatient clinics. The Dr Ammar Alhiyari Clinic is in Al Riyadh Medical Complex on Hunain Bin Ishaq Street, behind the Specialty Hospital emergency department. The Dr Ahmad Mahmoud Al Sheyyab Clinic is on Jaber Bin Hayyan Street at Nasr Plaza Complex, third floor, near the Specialty Hospital.

Check the exact building and floor before you travel, because the three entrances are different. If symptoms become severe while you are travelling or waiting, go to the nearest emergency department and call 911.

Checklist before you book

• Confirm that the service matches your reason for the visit: stones, transplant follow-up, kidney function, blood pressure or dialysis.
• Check the confirmed hours for the day you plan to come.
• Ask for the consultation fee and whether it is paid on the day.
• Ask which insurance plans the clinic accepts.
• Ask whether you need a referral or previous reports.
• Gather recent kidney tests, blood pressure readings and a list of your medicines.
• Confirm the exact address, building and floor.
• Write your questions down before the appointment.
• Know when to stop waiting for a clinic and call 911 instead.