The Latvian Association of Nephrologists was founded on 23 February 1992. The objectives of the LNA are to develop and improve the treatment of kidney diseases and renal replacement therapy in Latvia, to support and promote professional training and research in the field of nephrology, to bring the quality and evaluation of nephrologists work closer to the level of other EU countries.

LNA organises monthly meetings, courses and the Baltic Nephrology Conference every 6 years. The Nephrology Association currently has 63 active members. Its first President is Prof. Ilmārs Lazovskis.