Condition

Kidney Failure

A condition in which the kidneys no longer work well enough to support the body, requiring dialysis or a transplant.

Also called: end-stage renal disease, esrd, renal failure

Who Can Help with Kidney Failure?

Nephrologists
A physician who treats kidney disease, high blood pressure related to the kidneys, and patients on dialysis.
Transplant Surgeons
A surgeon who performs organ transplants, such as kidney, liver and pancreas transplants.
Dialysis Centers
A center where people with kidney failure receive dialysis treatments.
Palliative Care Doctors
A physician who relieves pain and other symptoms of serious illness and supports patients and families with care decisions, including hospice care.
Hospices
A program that provides comfort care and support for people near the end of life and their families, at home or in a facility.

Cities where practice websites say they offer it.

General information, not medical advice. Ask a provider about kidney failure and what is right for you.