Meg J. Jardine is a Nephrologist based in Sydney, NSW, Australia, looking after kidney health and the knock-on effects that kidney problems can have on the whole body.
In day-to-day care, Meg supports people with long-term kidney issues like chronic kidney disease, diabetic kidney problems, and different types of kidney inflammation. She also helps manage people who have serious complications, such as end-stage renal disease, high or low potassium levels, and ongoing problems with fluid balance.
Kidneys don’t work in a bubble, so appointments often include other health conditions too. Meg works with patients who have type 2 diabetes, heart failure, high blood pressure, strokes or mini-strokes, and low blood pressure. At times, she helps during tough moments like severe infections (including pneumonia and urinary tract infections), breathing illnesses, and recovery after major health events.
Some cases also involve harder, less common conditions. This can include IgA nephropathy, interstitial nephritis, and Wilson disease. She can also be part of care for people dealing with anaemia, problems related to mineral balance, and complications around calcification.
Mental? Not. This is about practical support and clear decisions. Meg talks through options, helps explain test results, and focuses on what can be done now to stay as well as possible. Over time, that can mean planning for transplant care, managing dialysis pathways, or adjusting treatment when lab results shift.
Meg’s medical training and clinical work are centred on kidney medicine, with ongoing learning to keep up with updates in patient care. Where relevant, she also works alongside hospital teams involved in research and clinical trials, so patients can be considered for studies that fit their situation.
