Kidney care resources for Nevada families — where children with serious kidney disease go for care, in-state nephrology, dialysis, and financial assistance. Nevada has no in-state pediatric kidney transplant center. Families travel to Southern California or Arizona (Las Vegas region) or Northern California (Reno region) for transplant. This page starts there, because knowing where to go next is step one.
~160K
Adults estimated to have CKD
Extrapolated from 3.2M population
None
In-state pediatric kidney transplant centers
UNOS transplant center registry
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Primary regions — Las Vegas (to AZ/SoCal) and Reno (to NorCal)
Geography
AKF
Transportation grants available — critical for out-of-state travel to transplant
American Kidney Fund
Step One
Where Nevada Children Go for Transplant
Nevada families travel out of state for pediatric kidney transplants. Where you go depends on which part of Nevada you live in.
Nevada has no in-state pediatric kidney transplant program. If your child needs a kidney transplant evaluation, your pediatric nephrologist will refer you to a program in California or Arizona. Start that conversation early — transplant evaluations take time, and being listed at the right center matters.
Also: UC Davis Children's (Sacramento, CA) — 2 hrs
Ronald McDonald House options available near each center
AKF Transportation Grants: The American Kidney Fund's Safety Net grants can help cover gas, flights, and lodging for out-of-state transplant travel and dialysis trips. Apply early — funds are limited. See the Financial Help section below or visit kidneyfund.org. Ronald McDonald Houses near transplant centers provide free or low-cost lodging for families of hospitalized children.
In Nevada
Pediatric Nephrology in Nevada
While transplants require travel, ongoing nephrology care — visits, labs, medication management — is available in-state at Renown Children's and Children's Hospital of Nevada (Las Vegas).
Pre-transplant and follow-up care: Your out-of-state transplant center will coordinate with your Nevada nephrologist for ongoing care. Once transplanted, follow-up visits may alternate between the transplant center and your in-state team.
For Adults
Adult Nephrology & Transplant
Adult Nevadans have two in-state transplant programs — both are in Las Vegas.
Dialysis
Dialysis Providers
Home dialysis (peritoneal dialysis) is often the best option for children in Nevada — it avoids long-distance center travel. Ask your nephrologist about PD training.
Community
Support Organizations
Financial Help
Financial Assistance
Education
Kidney Explorers in Nevada
Request Kidney Explorers for Your School
Our interactive kidney education module is designed for elementary and middle school students. Ask your school to bring it into the classroom.
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