Kidney care resources for families in Washington — pediatric centers, transplant programs, dialysis providers, support groups, and financial assistance. All hand-curated and independently verified.
Washington's pediatric kidney care centers, starting with the highest-volume and most specialized programs. A referral from your child's primary care provider is typically required.
Washington has three major kidney transplant centers — all in Seattle — plus regional nephrology programs serving the full state.
Washington's nonprofit dialysis providers are listed first — they are mission-aligned, community-rooted programs with decades of local history. National chains are also available statewide.
Local and regional organizations providing education, advocacy, peer support, and community programs for kidney patients in Washington.
If you or your child has kidney disease, financial help is available. Here's where to start.
Washington is home to some of the most active kidney research programs in the country, including the Kidney Research Institute at UW Medicine with 85 active studies.
Nephraware's classroom kidney education program is active in Washington 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.