Patient Education
Resources and guides to help you understand kidney disease, dialysis options, nutrition, and living well on treatment.
Stages of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
Learn about the 5 stages of CKD, what GFR levels mean, symptoms at each stage, and when dialysis becomes necessary. A comprehensive guide reviewed by Dr. Gupta.
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Renal Diet Food List: What to Eat with Kidney Disease
Complete guide to the renal diet — foods to enjoy and avoid, potassium and phosphorus reference tables, and how Crown's renal dietitian can help with personalized meal plans.
Read more What to Expect at Your First Dialysis Treatment
Starting dialysis? Learn what happens before, during, and after your first treatment — preparation, what to bring, and how Crown Dialysis makes your first visit comfortable.
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How Long Does Dialysis Take?
Hemodialysis sessions last 3.5-4 hours, 3x per week. Compare treatment times for in-center HD, home HD, and peritoneal dialysis with our side-by-side chart.
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How to Switch Dialysis Centers
You have the right to switch dialysis centers at any time. Learn the step-by-step transfer process and how Crown Dialysis makes switching easy.
Read more Insurance & Dialysis Coverage
Crown Dialysis accepts Medicare, Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, Aetna, BCBS, Cigna, Humana, and more. Learn what your insurance covers for dialysis treatment.
Read more DaVita vs. Private Dialysis Center
How does the largest dialysis chain compare to independent, physician-led care? A factual comparison of staffing, privacy, scheduling, and patient experience.
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Can You Do Dialysis at Home?
Yes — and Crown Dialysis offers something unique: staff-assisted home hemodialysis where nurses come to your home. Learn about home dialysis options, eligibility, and what to expect.
Read more Home Dialysis vs. In-Center Dialysis
Choosing between home and in-center dialysis? Compare schedule flexibility, privacy, travel, and quality of life. Crown offers both with luxury amenities and staff-assisted home care.
Read more Why Choose a Private Dialysis Center?
Private rooms vs. shared bays. Personal attention vs. assembly-line care. Learn what makes a private dialysis center different and how to switch if you're ready for better care.
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Chronic Kidney Disease and Nutrition
Good nutrition is the key to good health for everyone. It is especially important for people with chronic kidney disease. Even with the help of artificial kidney treatments (dialysis), you cannot get rid of all the wastes and fluids that build up in your body from what you eat and drink.
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Dialysis and Vacation
South Florida has beautiful places to visit. Enjoy the day on the beach with clear water and sunshine, or visit other attractions around West Palm Beach and Boca Raton.
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Ultimate Guide to Dialysis: Rollercoaster Emotions
Living Well on Dialysis by American Psychological Association and DPC Education Center. If you receive dialysis treatment for kidney disease, you probably spend a lot of time focused on your physical health. That's important, but so, too, is your mental and emotional well-being.
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Kidney Transplant
Crown Dialysis patients have 3 successful Kidney Transplants this year! A kidney transplant allows a person whose own kidneys have failed to receive a new kidney from another person. A successful kidney transplant can improve many of the complications of kidney failure.
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