Procedure
Dialysis Access Surgery
Surgery that connects an artery and vein, usually in the arm, to create a strong access point for kidney dialysis.
Also called: av fistula, dialysis fistula, av graft
Who Can Help with Dialysis Access Surgery?
- Vascular Surgeons
A surgeon who treats diseases of the arteries and veins, such as blocked arteries, aneurysms and varicose veins.
- Transplant Surgeons
A surgeon who performs organ transplants, such as kidney, liver and pancreas transplants.
- Nephrologists
A physician who treats kidney disease, high blood pressure related to the kidneys, and patients on dialysis.
Where Practices List Dialysis Access Surgery
Cities where practice websites say they offer it.
- Phoenix, AZ (24)
- Tucson, AZ (24)
- Ventura, CA (18)
- Mesa, AZ (14)
- Sun City, AZ (12)
- Prescott, AZ (11)
- Prescott Valley, AZ (11)
- Baltimore, MD (9)
- Payson, AZ (8)
- Willcox, AZ (8)
- Gilbert, AZ (7)
- El Centro, CA (6)
- Flagstaff, AZ (6)
- Glendale, AZ (6)
- San Diego, CA (5)
- Scottsdale, AZ (4)
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General information, not medical advice. Ask a provider about dialysis access surgery and what is right for you.