About Puget Sound Kidney Centers
Puget Sound Kidney Centers: Providing Comprehensive Care for Chronic Kidney Disease Patients
Puget Sound Kidney Centers is a nonprofit organization that has been providing comprehensive care to people with chronic kidney disease in Washington state since 1964. With over 50 years of experience, the organization has become a trusted name in the healthcare industry, known for its commitment to patient-centered care and innovative treatment options.
At Puget Sound Kidney Centers, we understand that living with chronic kidney disease can be challenging. That's why we offer a range of services designed to help patients manage their condition and improve their quality of life. Our team of experienced healthcare professionals includes nephrologists, nurses, dietitians, social workers, and other specialists who work together to provide personalized care tailored to each patient's unique needs.
Dialysis Services
One of the primary services offered by Puget Sound Kidney Centers is dialysis. Dialysis is a life-sustaining treatment that removes waste products and excess fluid from the blood when the kidneys are no longer able to do so on their own. We offer both hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis options at our centers.
Hemodialysis involves using an artificial kidney machine (dialyzer) to filter blood outside the body before returning it back into circulation. This process typically takes three to four hours per session and is usually performed three times per week.
Peritoneal dialysis involves using the lining of your abdomen (peritoneum) as a natural filter for your blood. A special solution called dialysate is introduced into your abdomen through a catheter where it remains for several hours before being drained out along with waste products from your body.
Patient Services
In addition to dialysis services, Puget Sound Kidney Centers also offers various patient services designed to support patients throughout their journey with chronic kidney disease. These include:
- Nutritional counseling: Our registered dietitians work closely with patients on developing individualized meal plans based on their specific dietary needs.
- Social work: Our licensed clinical social workers provide emotional support and connect patients with community resources.
- Medication management: Our pharmacists review medications regularly ensuring they are safe & effective.
- Transportation assistance: We understand transportation can be difficult for some patients; therefore we have partnered up with local transportation companies who can assist our patients getting them safely back home after treatments.
- Financial assistance programs: We have financial counselors available at all locations who help eligible individuals apply for financial assistance programs such as Medicaid or Medicare which may cover some or all costs associated with treatment.
Locations
Puget Sound Kidney Centers currently operates 16 locations across Washington state including Seattle Metro area (Northgate), Everett (Broadway), Bellevue (Overlake), Tacoma (St Joseph Medical Center), Renton Landing & more! Each location offers state-of-the-art facilities equipped with advanced technology & equipment necessary for providing high-quality care.
Conclusion
If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with chronic kidney disease in Washington state then look no further than Puget Sound Kidney Centers! As one of the leading providers of comprehensive renal care in this region since 1964 - our team will ensure you receive personalized attention from experienced professionals dedicated solely towards improving outcomes related specifically towards CKD management while maintaining quality-of-life standards throughout every stage along this journey together!