St. Luke's Children's Hospital (Boise) provides the primary in-state pediatric nephrology clinic — part of the Intermountain Health network. For complex care including transplant and dialysis, Idaho families are referred to Primary Children's Hospital / U of Utah Health (Salt Lake City), the only pediatric dialysis unit in the Mountain West. Northern Idaho families (Coeur d'Alene, Lewiston) are closer to Providence Sacred Heart in Spokane. Eastern Idaho (Idaho Falls, Pocatello) is closer to Salt Lake City. Hand-curated and independently verified.
340 mi
Boise to Primary Children's (SLC) — primary referral for transplant and dialysis
Driving distance
~50K
Adults estimated to have CKD in Idaho
2M population · ~3.2% CKD prevalence
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Geography First
Which Center Is Right for Your Family?
Idaho's geography determines your best destination — the state is more than 500 miles north to south.
🏙️ Southwest Idaho (Boise / Nampa / Twin Falls)
St. Luke's Children's Hospital — Boise (primary in-state clinic)
Complex cases: Primary Children's / U of Utah Health (SLC, 340 miles)
Closest to Primary Children's / U of Utah Health (SLC, ~220–280 miles)
Intermountain Health network strong in this corridor
St. Luke's Magic Valley (Twin Falls) for local general pediatrics
🌄 Central Idaho (Ketchum / Sun Valley / Salmon)
Very remote — 2–4 hours from Boise
Telemedicine through St. Luke's or Intermountain for between-visit management
Plan for extended stays in SLC for complex care
In Idaho
Pediatric Nephrology — Local
Complex Care
Out-of-State Referral Centers
Transplant, dialysis initiation, and complex nephrology require travel out of Idaho.
Primary Children's Hospital (SLC) is the ONLY pediatric dialysis unit in the Mountain West. Idaho families needing dialysis or kidney transplant are primarily referred here. The 340-mile drive from Boise (or ~220 miles from eastern Idaho) is the standard path for Idaho children requiring these services.
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