Kidney care resources for families in North Carolina — pediatric centers, transplant programs, dialysis providers, support groups, and financial assistance. The Research Triangle anchors three strong pediatric nephrology programs, including Duke's one-day comprehensive transplant evaluation — the fastest in the state. Hand-curated and independently verified.
Three strong programs anchor the Research Triangle and Piedmont. Families in western NC (Asheville, Blue Ridge, Cherokee) are 3–4 hours from all major centers — see the Appalachian resources note below.
North Carolina's transplant programs are based at the same academic medical centers as the pediatric programs, enabling continuity of care as children transition to adult nephrology.
Brenner Children's / Atrium Health operates a free-standing pediatric outpatient dialysis center in Winston-Salem — the only one of its kind in North Carolina. National chains cover the broader state.
Organizations providing education, advocacy, peer support, and financial assistance for kidney patients and families in North Carolina.
If you or your child has kidney disease, financial help is available — including state and federal programs for families of all income levels.
Duke's genetics research program and UNC's Kidney Center run some of the most active pediatric nephrology research programs on the East Coast.
Nephraware's classroom kidney education program is available for North Carolina classrooms.
Our interactive kidney education module is designed for elementary and middle school students. Ask your school to bring it into the classroom.
Do not wait to contact your nephrologist if you believe your child or family member is having a kidney emergency. Seek emergency care first.
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