Kidney care resources for families in Massachusetts — pediatric centers, transplant programs, dialysis providers, research programs, support groups, and financial assistance. All hand-curated and independently verified.
Massachusetts has one of the most concentrated clusters of pediatric kidney expertise in the world, anchored by Boston Children's Hospital. A referral from your child's primary care provider is typically required.
Massachusetts is home to the institution that performed the world's first kidney transplant in 1954 — a fact that defines its transplant legacy today. Boston's major academic medical centers offer comprehensive adult kidney care and transplant programs.
Massachusetts dialysis care is primarily provided through national chains, with hospital-based units at Boston's major academic medical centers. Use the links below to find a center near you.
Hospital-Based Dialysis Units in Boston
Mass General Hospital · Brigham and Women's Hospital · Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center · Boston Children's Hospital (one of the few dedicated pediatric outpatient dialysis units in the northeastern US)
Massachusetts is home to one of the world's densest kidney research ecosystems. Nephraware collaborates with researchers here to translate discoveries into information every family can understand.
Regional and national organizations providing education, advocacy, peer support, and community programs for kidney patients in Massachusetts and New England.
If you or your child has kidney disease, financial help is available. Here's where to start.
Boston is one of the top kidney clinical trial hubs in the US. Ask your nephrologist about studies you may be eligible for.
Nephraware's classroom kidney education program is not yet deployed in Massachusetts — we're working to expand here next, with a focus on Boston Public Schools, Cambridge, Worcester, and Springfield.
Want our interactive kidney education module in your classroom? Let us know — your school could be part of our MA launch.
Do not wait to contact your nephrologist if you believe your child or family member is having a kidney emergency. Seek emergency care first.