Nephrology work in India, in both the fields of dialysis and renal transplantation was pioneered at the Christian Medical college and Hospital, Vellore. The Department of Nephrology takes care of patients with kidney problems, giving them appropriate medical treatment and when required, dialysis or transplantation.

The department functions as three units: Nephrology I Nephrology II and Nephrology III. The clinical services are located in the first floor of Ranipet Campus and the nephrology office and labs are located on the 6th and 7th floor respectively.