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We enhance lives through education
We are a lifeline for people with kidney disease

Toll free helpline
Kidney disease or transplant can be scary. Speak with a specialist who will answer your questions and listen to your concerns. Contact NKF Cares at 855.NKF.CARES (855.653.2273) or nkfcares@kidney.org.
Patient-to-patient support program
Speak with a peer mentor who shares your experiences with dialysis, transplant or living kidney donation.
Make NKF your professional home

Nathan Levin, MD
The publication of the 2002 NKF KDOQI Chronic Kidney Disease
guidelines, with its standardized terminology and eGFR-based
staging system, was the most important thing that’s happened in
dealing with CKD patients since I entered the field.
Get involved with NKF

Volunteer your time and help bring positive change for patients, living donors and transplant recipients.

Join our network of advocates and help influence public policy issues.

Sign up for one of our community events and raise awareness and funds to fight kidney disease.
National Kidney Foundation resource guide