Dialysis Treatment With Comfort and Convenience

Healthy kidneys remove waste and fluid from your blood. If they do not work properly, dialysis can help.

You typically need to go to a hospital or dialysis center to get treatment several times a week. Each session is about three to four hours.

Our program lets you get certain types of dialysis in the comfort of your own home:

• Hemodialysis
• Peritoneal dialysis

At-home dialysis can minimize changes to your lifestyle. Our goal is to help you live the healthiest, most independent life possible.

What to Expect

We will put you at the center of your care team. Our experts provide in-depth education about dialysis and can help you make informed decisions to meet your goals.

If you choose at-home dialysis, a dedicated team will train you on what to do before you start at home. Training helps ensure you have the confidence and skills needed.

You can get dialysis during the day or overnight while you sleep. In addition, we offer advanced technology and remote health monitoring for a better experience.

Types of Home Dialysis

Home Hemodialysis

This option uses surgery to place an arteriovenous fistula or a dialysis catheter to access a blood vessel. Then, blood goes through the fistula or catheter to a dialysis machine. The machine’s filter removes waste and extra fluid from your body.

Home Peritoneal Dialysis

This option filters your blood and removes extra fluid from your body using:

• Dialysis fluid
• The lining of your abdomen (peritoneum)

To learn more about home dialysis, please call 312.472.5200.

Kidney failure can be stressful and hard to navigate. Our clinic shares space  with various programs at Northwestern Memorial Hospital for your convenience.

We offer:

• A modern facility with spacious dialysis training and clinic visits rooms
• A social worker to help you with emotional, financial and transportation needs
• A dietitian who can help you maintain kidney health
• Nurses and physicians available 24/7
• A kidney care educator to help you learn about at-home options and coordinate a timely transition

Kidney transplants are an effective option for many, especially when the donated kidney is from a living donor. We’re proud to be home to a leading transplant center.