IgA nephropathy (Berger disease)

IgA nephropathy care at Mayo Clinic

Your Mayo Clinic care team

Specialists from nephrology, hypertension and pathology work together in the diagnosis and treatment of people with IgA nephropathy. They also work with your local doctor to coordinate follow-up care.

The large number of nephrologists at Mayo Clinic allows some doctors to subspecialize in specific aspects of kidney medicine, including glomerular conditions such as IgA nephropathy. These specialists have the skills and experience to quickly and accurately identify the cause of your problem.

Advanced diagnosis and treatment

Mayo Clinic is one of the few centers to specialize in iothalamate clearance testing. This uses a special contrast agent to track how well your kidneys filter waste. Mayo Clinic's dedicated Renal Biopsy Laboratory uses the latest techniques to diagnose and treat IgA nephropathy.

The Mayo Clinic experience and patient stories

Our patients tell us that the quality of their interactions, our attention to detail and the efficiency of their visits mean health care like they've never experienced. See the stories of satisfied Mayo Clinic patients.

Expertise and rankings

Each year, Mayo Clinic treats more than 900 people who have IgA nephropathy. Because of the large number of people seen, Mayo Clinic kidney nephrologists and radiologists are expert at performing kidney biopsies and have an outstanding safety record with low levels of complications.

Locations, travel and lodging

Mayo Clinic has major campuses in Phoenix and Scottsdale, Arizona; Jacksonville, Florida; and Rochester, Minnesota. The Mayo Clinic Health System has dozens of locations in several states.

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Costs and insurance

Mayo Clinic works with hundreds of insurance companies and is an in-network provider for millions of people.

In most cases, Mayo Clinic doesn't require a physician referral. Some insurers require referrals or may have additional requirements for certain medical care. All appointments are prioritized on the basis of medical need.

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