UVM Children's Hospital (Burlington) offers general pediatric subspecialties but has limited dedicated pediatric nephrology capacity. Vermont families requiring comprehensive kidney evaluation, dialysis, or transplant typically travel to Dartmouth Health Children's CHaD (Lebanon, NH — ~120 miles from Burlington) or Boston Children's Hospital (Boston, MA — ~215 miles). CHaD is the closer option for Burlington-area families. Hand-curated and independently verified.
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Limited in-state pediatric nephrology — most families travel out of state
For complex kidney disease, dialysis, or transplant, Vermont families travel to Dartmouth Health CHaD in Lebanon, NH (~120 miles, ~2 hours) or Boston Children's Hospital (~215 miles, ~3.5 hours). CHaD is the closer destination from Burlington and serves as the primary nephrology hub for Vermont. Vermont Medicaid (Dr. Dynasaur) covers medically necessary out-of-state care.
~22K
Estimated adults with CKD in Vermont
647K population · ~3.4% CKD prevalence
120 mi
Burlington to CHaD (Dartmouth, Lebanon NH) — primary nephrology referral (~2 hr drive)
Via I-89 South
215 mi
Burlington to Boston Children's — complex care / transplant (~3.5 hr drive)
Vermont's primary nephrology referrals — CHaD for Burlington-area families; Boston Children's for complex and transplant cases.
Which center is right for your child? CHaD (Lebanon, NH — ~120 miles) is the primary referral hub for most Vermont families. For transplant, dialysis, or highly complex cases, Boston Children's (~215 miles) is the leading referral — your CHaD team will coordinate the Boston referral when needed. Confirm with your Vermont pediatrician which center is appropriate.
In Vermont
In-State Pediatric Care
Limited in-state nephrology: UVM Children's Hospital (Burlington) provides general pediatric subspecialties and serves as Vermont's children's hospital, but dedicated pediatric nephrology capacity is limited. For ongoing kidney management beyond initial evaluation, most families are referred out of state. Contact UVM Children's to confirm current pediatric nephrology availability.
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Dr. Dynasaur Medicaid out-of-state coverage: Vermont's Dr. Dynasaur program covers medically necessary out-of-state care — which applies when Vermont does not have the pediatric subspecialty available in-state. Confirm coverage with your case manager before traveling to CHaD or Boston Children's. Ask both the VT Medicaid office and the receiving center's social work team about prior authorization requirements.
Education
Kidney Explorers in Vermont
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.
If this is a medical emergency, call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room immediately.
For acute kidney emergencies in Vermont, go to UVM Medical Center ER (Burlington) or your nearest ER. After stabilization, contact CHaD (Lebanon, NH) or Boston Children's for guidance on transfer and ongoing management.
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