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Who is the founder of Renal Associates of Grand Rapids?

Renal Associates of Grand Rapids was founded in September 1973 by William G. Bouman, MD, Alberta A. Garbaccio, MD, and John W. Pierce, MD. At the time, these physicians were practicing in the Saint Mary’s Hospital.

What is the phone number for the Holland and Wyoming clinic?

** Please note – while we try to accommodate every patient’s needs, our Holland and Wyoming clinic have limited availability. Please call us at (616) 752-6235 and press option 3 to talk to the Scheduling department. **

Does Renal Associates of West Michigan discriminate?

complies with applicable Federal civil laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability , or sex. Renal Associates of West Michigan, P.C. does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.

What is the access to blood in hemodialysis?

For hemodialysis, it is necessary to create a vascular access or pathway to your blood. The access is usually created in your arm during a short surgery. One type of access is a fistula, another type of access is a graft. In some cases, an external catheter may be inserted into a vein in your chest or neck.

What is the treatment for kidney failure?

Hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, home hemodialysis, and a kidney transplant are all treatment options. Kidney transplantation surgically places a healthy kidney from another person into a patient’s body. The donated kidney does the work that the patient’s failed kidneys used to do.

Do network physicians have to collect co-pays?

Network physicians with your payor are obligated to collect the co-pay at the time of service. You will be billed for any co-pay/deductible associated with hospital care, transplant management, and dialysis and/or access intervention procedures. Co-Insurance.

Can you withdraw from dialysis?

One additional option is to refuse or withdraw from treatment . However, for many people, dialysis and transplantation is used to extend and/or improve the quality of life. For others, these treatment options may seem like a burden and only to prolong suffering.

Can you do dialysis at home?

This form of dialysis can be done either manually of by a machine at home, thereby avoiding hospitalization or receiving dialysis treatment at a dialysis center. Home Hemodialysis.

Mount Pleasant Office

Please contact the main office for new appointments, rescheduling and cancelations, prescription refils, and any other questions. Monday-Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm.

About Your Visit

Please plan on arriving 15 minutes prior to the appointment to fill out any paperwork that might be needed.

Billing

We outsource our billing to mid‑michigan medical billing located in Flint, MI.