About Shands Hospital - Pediatric Dialysis
Dialysis facility overview and details
Shands Hospital - Pediatric Dialysis is a nonprofit dialysis facility in Gainesville, FL, serving patients in Alachua County and the surrounding area. The facility is operated by Independent, one of the major dialysis providers in the United States. With 5 treatment stations, the facility can serve multiple patients simultaneously during each shift.
Shands Hospital - Pediatric Dialysis offers in-center hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis services. In-center hemodialysis is the most common form of kidney dialysis, typically performed three times per week at the facility. Peritoneal dialysis allows patients to perform treatment at home, offering greater flexibility in scheduling.
Shands Hospital - Pediatric Dialysis has been Medicare certified since 1976, providing 50 years of dialysis care to the Gainesville community. 1 physicians are affiliated with this facility.
When choosing a dialysis center in Gainesville, FL, consider the types of dialysis offered, quality ratings, treatment schedules, and proximity to your home or workplace. Since dialysis patients typically visit three times per week, convenience and quality of care are both critical factors in selecting the right facility.
At a Glance
Quality & Outcomes
CMS quality performance measures
Vascular Access (Fistula)
Percentage of patients using arteriovenous fistula — the preferred vascular access
Rate: 38.3 (71.0 patients)
Shands Hospital - Pediatric Dialysis performs as expected for vascular access (fistula), consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Source: CMS Dialysis Facility Compare Data
Treatment Services
Dialysis modalities and scheduling options
In-Center Hemodialysis
AvailableThe most common form of dialysis, performed at the facility typically three times per week. Blood is filtered through an external machine.
Peritoneal Dialysis
AvailableA home-based dialysis method using the lining of the abdomen to filter blood. Offers greater scheduling flexibility for patients.
Home Hemodialysis Training
Not AvailableTraining program for patients who wish to perform hemodialysis at home, allowing more frequent and flexible treatment schedules.
Late Shift Dialysis
Not AvailableEvening dialysis sessions for patients who work during the day or prefer later treatment times.
Clinical Performance
Vascular access, adequacy, and vaccination data
Shands Hospital - Pediatric Dialysis's arteriovenous fistula rate is 38.3%, which falls below recommended levels. Fistula access is preferred over catheters because it has lower infection rates and better long-term outcomes for dialysis patients. 99% of hemodialysis patients at this facility meet the Kt/V adequacy target, which measures how effectively toxins are removed during each dialysis session. 18.0% of patients use long-term catheters for vascular access. Higher catheter use is associated with increased infection risk.
Doctors at Shands Hospital - Pediatric Dialysis
1 affiliated physicians
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Shands Hospital - Pediatric Dialysis
What is the CMS rating for Shands Hospital - Pediatric Dialysis?
Shands Hospital - Pediatric Dialysis does not currently have an overall CMS quality rating available.
What dialysis services does Shands Hospital - Pediatric Dialysis offer?
Shands Hospital - Pediatric Dialysis offers in-center hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis.
Is Shands Hospital - Pediatric Dialysis part of a chain?
Yes, Shands Hospital - Pediatric Dialysis is operated by Independent.
How many treatment stations does Shands Hospital - Pediatric Dialysis have?
Shands Hospital - Pediatric Dialysis has 5 dialysis treatment stations, allowing multiple patients to receive treatment simultaneously.
How many doctors practice at Shands Hospital - Pediatric Dialysis?
1 physicians are affiliated with Shands Hospital - Pediatric Dialysis. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.
Data source: CMS Dialysis Facility Compare ·