Kidney care resources for New Jersey families. New Jersey is a corridor state for pediatric nephrology: families in North Jersey access world-class centers in New York City (60 minutes), while South Jersey families typically turn to CHOP in Philadelphia (60–90 minutes). In-state centers at Hackensack, New Brunswick, and Newark cover ongoing care. Hand-curated and independently verified.
~265K
Adults estimated to have CKD
Extrapolated from 9.3M population
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World-class pediatric transplant hubs — CHOP (Philly) and NYC — within 90 min of any NJ family
Geography
NJ
FamilyCare — state Medicaid program for eligible children and families
njfamilycare.org
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In-state pediatric nephrology centers — Hackensack, New Brunswick, Newark
NJ children's hospitals
Geography First
Which Center Is Right for Your Family?
Where you live in New Jersey largely determines where you'll go for complex kidney care.
🗽 North Jersey → New York City
Columbia University Irving Medical Center / Morgan Stanley Children's
NYU Langone Hassenfeld Children's
Mount Sinai Kravis Children's
~30–60 min from Bergen, Passaic, Hudson, Essex counties
In-state centers for ongoing care: For routine nephrology visits, labs, and medication management, Hackensack, RWJ (New Brunswick), and Newark Beth Israel provide in-state care closer to home. Complex evaluations and transplants are typically coordinated with NYC or CHOP.
For Children
Pediatric Nephrology Centers
For Adults
Adult Nephrology & Transplant
Community
Support Organizations
Financial Help
Financial Assistance
Education
Kidney Explorers in New Jersey
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